Software Developers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $105,620 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.78
10th percentile $74,480
90th percentile $157,960
Employed locally 580
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,480
    25th
    $86,590
    50th (median)
    $105,620
    75th
    $127,020
    90th
    $157,960

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 145% Median Software Developers salary is 45% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $132,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $132,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Winchester, VA-WV $128,960
    Winston-Salem, NC $125,140

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,550
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,480
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,010
    Data Scientists $100,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other $75,560
    Operations Research Analysts $78,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Oshkosh, WI is $50.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.24 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 20.6% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $74,480 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,590.