Software Developers Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $101,590 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.84
10th percentile $68,990
90th percentile $148,300
Employed locally 50
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,990
    25th
    $76,140
    50th (median)
    $101,590
    75th
    $116,500
    90th
    $148,300

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$77,830
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$90,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,660
    Computer Network Support Specialists$46,960
    Information Security Analysts$73,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Central Louisiana is $48.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Central Louisiana is 23.7% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $68,990 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,140.