Software Developers Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $101,580 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.84
10th percentile $65,310
90th percentile $161,280
Employed locally 830
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,310
    25th
    $83,600
    50th (median)
    $101,580
    75th
    $131,670
    90th
    $161,280

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Research Scientists$126,210
    Computer Occupations, All Other$139,900
    Computer Systems Analysts$104,720
    Operations Research Analysts$153,340
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Northeast Virginia is $48.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Northeast Virginia is 23.7% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $65,310 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,600.