Software Developers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $99,220 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.70
10th percentile $61,510
90th percentile $169,030
Employed locally 120
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,510
    25th
    $76,920
    50th (median)
    $99,220
    75th
    $135,000
    90th
    $169,030

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,690
    Computer Occupations, All Other$87,920
    Computer Systems Analysts$75,870
    Computer Network Support Specialists$73,890
    Data Scientists$78,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Arizona is $47.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.99 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Arizona is 25.4% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Arizona?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $61,510 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,920.