Software Developers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $104,680 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.33
10th percentile $45,980
90th percentile $162,380
Employed locally 150
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,980
    25th
    $70,820
    50th (median)
    $104,680
    75th
    $126,740
    90th
    $162,380

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other $74,080
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,040
    Computer Network Support Specialists $49,510
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $32,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southeast Missouri is $50.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Southeast Missouri is 21.3% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $45,980 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,820.