Software Developers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $102,870 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.46
10th percentile $59,590
90th percentile $168,950
Employed locally 150
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,590
    25th
    $78,010
    50th (median)
    $102,870
    75th
    $127,760
    90th
    $168,950

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 164% Median Software Developers salary is 64% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,100
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $130,830
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $129,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,780
    Gainesville, GA $124,960
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $121,590

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,250
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,620
    Computer Occupations, All Other $83,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $64,570
    Computer Network Support Specialists $68,970
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $59,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Athens, GA is $49.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.24 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Athens, GA is 22.7% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $59,590 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,010.