Software Developers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $101,100 -24% vs national
Median hourly $48.61
10th percentile $74,110
90th percentile $146,740
Employed locally 60
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,110
    25th
    $83,160
    50th (median)
    $101,100
    75th
    $124,180
    90th
    $146,740

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 157% Median Software Developers salary is 57% 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
    Virgin Islands $162,820
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Maryland $137,890

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $52,510
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,340
    Computer Systems Analysts $74,080
    Computer Programmers $72,640
    Computer Network Support Specialists $49,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Houma, LA is $48.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.54 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Houma, LA is 24% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $74,110 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,160.