Software Developers Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Software Developers in Minnesota earn a median salary of $107,213 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.4% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 33,830 software developers are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $96,230 to $130,480 depending on location.
$107,213
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$130,480
Highest paying metro
$96,230
Lowest paying metro
33,830
Employed in Minnesota
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $130,480 | $106,040 | $159,790 | 1,630 |
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $129,430 | $101,300 | $155,920 | 29,550 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $108,400 | $88,120 | $133,030 | 770 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $101,410 | $76,960 | $133,550 | 60 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $100,530 | $82,110 | $119,860 | 490 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $100,110 | $88,700 | $121,610 | 380 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $99,460 | $79,050 | $127,830 | 520 |
| Mankato, MN | $98,870 | $74,810 | $119,780 | 150 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $96,230 | $76,030 | $120,060 | 280 |