Software Developers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $104,260 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.13
10th percentile $59,800
90th percentile $168,540
Employed locally 330
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,800
    25th
    $82,210
    50th (median)
    $104,260
    75th
    $136,660
    90th
    $168,540

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 152% Median Software Developers salary is 52% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $138,480
    Jacksonville, NC $125,530
    Jacksonville, FL $125,320
    Jackson, MI $120,840
    Kansas City, MO-KS $114,440
    Joplin, MO-KS $112,620

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,210
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,110
    Information Security Analysts $67,010
    Computer Network Architects $82,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,990
    Computer Programmers $82,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Lawrence, KS is $50.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.24 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Lawrence, KS is 21.7% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $59,800 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,210.