Software Developers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,250 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.28
10th percentile $56,910
90th percentile $139,250
Employed locally 170
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,910
    25th
    $70,770
    50th (median)
    $96,250
    75th
    $123,100
    90th
    $139,250

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,420
    Computer Occupations, All Other $112,510
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,090
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $106,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southern Indiana is $46.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.95 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Southern Indiana is 27.7% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $56,910 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,770.