Software Developers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $101,550 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.82
10th percentile $70,580
90th percentile $171,960
Employed locally 490
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,580
    25th
    $82,280
    50th (median)
    $101,550
    75th
    $127,440
    90th
    $171,960

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 140% Median Software Developers salary is 40% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $132,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $132,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Winchester, VA-WV $128,960
    Winston-Salem, NC $125,140

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,930
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86,970
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,450
    Computer Occupations, All Other$78,170
    Operations Research Analysts$71,870
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$91,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Eau Claire, WI is $48.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.97 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Eau Claire, WI 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $70,580 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,280.