Software Developers Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,000 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.64
10th percentile $57,230
90th percentile $237,130
Employed locally 50
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,230
    25th
    $76,120
    50th (median)
    $97,000
    75th
    $172,460
    90th
    $237,130

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,640
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $68,090
    Computer Network Support Specialists $62,900
    Computer Occupations, All Other $77,380
    Computer Network Architects $97,930
    Computer Systems Analysts $119,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in East-Central Montana is $46.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $114.00 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in East-Central Montana is 27.1% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $57,230 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,120.