Software Developers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $116,180 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.86
10th percentile $79,360
90th percentile $166,070
Employed locally 280
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,360
    25th
    $92,070
    50th (median)
    $116,180
    75th
    $141,140
    90th
    $166,070

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 146% Median Software Developers salary is 46% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$64,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other$91,020
    Computer Systems Analysts$105,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,930
    Operations Research Analysts$72,340
    Computer Programmers$100,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Modesto, CA is $55.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.76 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Modesto, CA is 12.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $79,360 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,070.