Software Developers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $115,790 -13% vs national
Median hourly $55.67
10th percentile $71,930
90th percentile $159,730
Employed locally 320
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,930
    25th
    $87,100
    50th (median)
    $115,790
    75th
    $133,880
    90th
    $159,730

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 146% Median Software Developers salary is 46% 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
    Virgin Islands $162,820
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Maryland $137,890

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $66,840
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,860
    Computer Systems Analysts $92,320
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,870
    Web Developers $83,720
    Information Security Analysts $106,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Slidell, LA is $55.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.52 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Slidell, LA is 13% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $71,930 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,100.