Software Developers Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,350 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.36
10th percentile $64,620
90th percentile $133,750
Employed locally 100
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,620
    25th
    $75,910
    50th (median)
    $94,350
    75th
    $124,030
    90th
    $133,750

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,040
    Computer Network Support Specialists$63,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$73,130
    Computer Systems Analysts$78,170
    Computer Programmers$76,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$64,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Central Indiana is $45.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.59 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Central Indiana is 29.1% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $64,620 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,910.