Software Developers Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $100,810 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.46
10th percentile $60,950
90th percentile $194,770
Employed locally 90
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,950
    25th
    $76,200
    50th (median)
    $100,810
    75th
    $128,470
    90th
    $194,770

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 178% Median Software Developers salary is 78% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    California $170,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $150,880
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $141,140
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $139,060
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $137,350

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$44,240
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$71,250
    Computer Systems Analysts$80,380
    Computer Network Architects$96,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Dothan, AL is $48.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.03 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Dothan, AL is 24.2% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $60,950 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,200.