Software Developers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $104,730 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.35
10th percentile $75,570
90th percentile $156,730
Employed locally 400
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,570
    25th
    $84,530
    50th (median)
    $104,730
    75th
    $127,570
    90th
    $156,730

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 149% Median Software Developers salary is 49% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $143,860
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,670
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $129,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Midland, TX $127,160
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $124,780

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$55,130
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,140
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,440
    Data Scientists$95,890
    Computer Occupations, All Other$75,110
    Computer Programmers$73,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Kalamazoo, MI is $50.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.37 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 21.3% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $75,570 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,530.