Software Developers Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,570 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.31
10th percentile $62,100
90th percentile $165,740
Employed locally 120
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,100
    25th
    $81,550
    50th (median)
    $102,570
    75th
    $129,900
    90th
    $165,740

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,420
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,660
    Computer Occupations, All Other $83,010
    Computer Network Support Specialists $66,180
    Data Scientists $76,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Northern Michigan is $49.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.45 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Northern Michigan is 22.9% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $62,100 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,550.