Software Developers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $99,770 -25% vs national
Median hourly $47.97
10th percentile $60,460
90th percentile $162,560
Employed locally 80
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,460
    25th
    $77,290
    50th (median)
    $99,770
    75th
    $132,270
    90th
    $162,560

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 156% Median Software Developers salary is 56% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $157,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $154,240
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $136,760
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $132,010
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $130,510

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,680
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,340
    Computer Systems Analysts $65,850
    Data Scientists $79,300
    Information Security Analysts $93,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $68,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Pocatello, ID is $47.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.59 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Pocatello, ID is 25% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $60,460 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,290.