Software Developers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $111,030 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $53.38
10th percentile $73,850
90th percentile $164,750
Employed locally 420
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,850
    25th
    $92,580
    50th (median)
    $111,030
    75th
    $129,360
    90th
    $164,750

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,390
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,390
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,050
    Data Scientists $80,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other $77,090
    Computer Programmers $80,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southern Michigan is $53.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Southern Michigan is 16.6% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $73,850 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,580.