Software Developers Salary in Northwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $134,010 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.43
10th percentile $82,740
90th percentile $194,770
Employed locally 290
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,740
    25th
    $108,980
    50th (median)
    $134,010
    75th
    $164,380
    90th
    $194,770

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $65,020
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,940
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,580
    Information Security Analysts $127,260
    Web Developers $65,080
    Database Administrators $91,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Northwest Colorado is $64.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Northwest Colorado is 0.7% above 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $82,740 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,980.