Software Developers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $108,400 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.11
10th percentile $76,140
90th percentile $152,060
Employed locally 770
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,140
    25th
    $88,120
    50th (median)
    $108,400
    75th
    $133,030
    90th
    $152,060

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,000
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,180
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,330
    Computer Network Support Specialists $76,200
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,500
    Computer Programmers $95,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southeast Minnesota is $52.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 18.5% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $76,140 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,120.