Software Developers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $126,290 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.72
10th percentile $76,260
90th percentile $176,000
Employed locally 650
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,260
    25th
    $99,720
    50th (median)
    $126,290
    75th
    $156,750
    90th
    $176,000

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 176% Median Software Developers salary is 76% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,130
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,580
    Data Scientists $89,680
    Computer Network Support Specialists $74,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Fresno, CA is $60.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.33 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Fresno, CA is 5.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $76,260 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,720.