Software Developers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $98,870 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.54
10th percentile $63,680
90th percentile $129,310
Employed locally 150
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,680
    25th
    $74,810
    50th (median)
    $98,870
    75th
    $119,780
    90th
    $129,310

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 132% Median Software Developers salary is 32% 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
    Rochester, MN $130,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Fargo, ND-MN $103,030
    Duluth, MN-WI $100,530
    St. Cloud, MN $100,110
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $99,930

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $93,260
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,390
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,230
    Computer Programmers $84,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other $78,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Mankato, MN is $47.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.49 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Mankato, MN is 25.7% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,680 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,810.