Software Developers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $87,770 -34% vs national
Median hourly $42.20
10th percentile $53,630
90th percentile $128,490
Employed locally 1,230
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,630
    25th
    $73,280
    50th (median)
    $87,770
    75th
    $104,940
    90th
    $128,490

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 108% Median Software Developers salary is 8% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $101,210
    Rapid City, SD $92,460

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,780
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,220
    Computer Network Architects $144,160
    Computer Network Support Specialists $56,880
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $61,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $42.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.26 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 34% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $53,630 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,280.