Software Developers Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,730 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.47
10th percentile $55,670
90th percentile $188,470
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,670
    25th
    $74,430
    50th (median)
    $98,730
    75th
    $132,870
    90th
    $188,470

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $72,240
    Computer Systems Analysts $86,490
    Computer Network Architects $108,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Northwest Alabama is $47.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.47 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Northwest Alabama is 25.8% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $55,670 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,430.