Software Developers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $99,460 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.82
10th percentile $64,220
90th percentile $148,510
Employed locally 520
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,220
    25th
    $79,050
    50th (median)
    $99,460
    75th
    $127,830
    90th
    $148,510

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,270
    Computer Network Support Specialists $71,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other $89,480
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,200
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $81,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Northwest Minnesota is $47.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 25.3% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $64,220 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,050.