Software Developers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $99,050 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.62
10th percentile $65,190
90th percentile $151,300
Employed locally 170
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,190
    25th
    $78,860
    50th (median)
    $99,050
    75th
    $121,960
    90th
    $151,300

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 151% Median Software Developers salary is 51% 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
    Washington $166,910
    Virgin Islands $162,820
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $150,880
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $143,860
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $136,760

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,960
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,700
    Computer Network Support Specialists $69,510
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,910
    Data Scientists $78,860
    Operations Research Analysts $80,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Elkhart, IN is $47.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.57 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Elkhart, IN is 25.6% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $65,190 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,860.