Software Developers Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,790 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.46
10th percentile $63,080
90th percentile $177,860
Employed locally 270
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,080
    25th
    $80,830
    50th (median)
    $100,790
    75th
    $139,660
    90th
    $177,860

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $71,960
    Computer Occupations, All Other $95,260
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,660
    Information Security Analysts $104,340
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $92,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southeast Alabama is $48.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Southeast Alabama is 24.3% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,080 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,830.