Software Developers Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $96,930 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.60
10th percentile $63,110
90th percentile $142,870
Employed locally 130
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,110
    25th
    $77,330
    50th (median)
    $96,930
    75th
    $110,430
    90th
    $142,870

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 170% Median Software Developers salary is 70% 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
    Washington $166,910
    Virgin Islands $162,820
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $150,880
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $143,860
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $136,760

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,670
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $72,600
    Computer Network Support Specialists $66,260
    Data Scientists $82,160
    Computer Network Architects $92,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Muncie?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Muncie, IN is $46.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.15 or more per hour.

    Is Muncie above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Muncie, IN is 27.2% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,110 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,330.