Software Developers Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,410 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.76
10th percentile $62,880
90th percentile $169,930
Employed locally 60
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,880
    25th
    $76,960
    50th (median)
    $101,410
    75th
    $133,550
    90th
    $169,930

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,290
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,000
    Computer Network Support Specialists $74,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Northeast Minnesota is $48.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Northeast Minnesota is 23.8% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $62,880 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,960.