Software Developers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Software Developers in Missouri earn a median salary of $103,450 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.3% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 25,570 software developers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $92,470 to $120,490 depending on location.
$103,450
Avg median salary in Missouri
$120,490
Highest paying metro
$92,470
Lowest paying metro
25,570
Employed in Missouri
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $120,490 | $91,400 | $137,970 | 9,360 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $114,440 | $83,930 | $134,210 | 13,940 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $112,620 | $81,400 | $129,010 | 130 |
| Southwest Missouri | $109,200 | $74,500 | $128,600 | 90 |
| Southeast Missouri | $104,680 | $70,820 | $126,740 | 150 |
| Columbia, MO | $100,680 | $84,200 | $121,930 | 530 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $99,740 | $73,800 | $126,820 | 250 |
| Springfield, MO | $98,460 | $67,860 | $124,800 | 630 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $97,130 | $69,770 | $113,000 | 90 |
| Central Missouri | $95,900 | $74,380 | $122,840 | 200 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $95,590 | $77,440 | $119,880 | 110 |
| North Missouri | $92,470 | $72,840 | $120,850 | 90 |