Software Developers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $141,140 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $67.86
10th percentile $86,580
90th percentile $203,830
Employed locally 630
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,580
    25th
    $114,180
    50th (median)
    $141,140
    75th
    $172,220
    90th
    $203,830

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 137% Median Software Developers salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$76,760
    Computer Occupations, All Other$93,310
    Computer Systems Analysts$115,430
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,890
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$92,370
    Computer Network Architects$98,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Santa Rosa, CA is $67.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.06 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 6.1% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $86,580 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,180.