Software Developers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $133,280 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.08
10th percentile $77,720
90th percentile $172,640
Employed locally 320
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,720
    25th
    $99,960
    50th (median)
    $133,280
    75th
    $163,070
    90th
    $172,640

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,340
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,400
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,760
    Information Security Analysts $121,210
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $112,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Northwest Virginia is $64.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Northwest Virginia is 0.2% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $77,720 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,960.