Software Developers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $125,930 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.54
10th percentile $67,570
90th percentile $171,200
Employed locally 70
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,570
    25th
    $98,430
    50th (median)
    $125,930
    75th
    $166,710
    90th
    $171,200

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 223% Median Software Developers salary is 123% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$69,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists$69,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$91,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other$90,650
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in El Centro, CA is $60.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.31 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in El Centro, CA is 5.4% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $67,570 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,430.