Software Developers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $100,210 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.18
10th percentile $69,500
90th percentile $161,100
Employed locally 310
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,500
    25th
    $78,810
    50th (median)
    $100,210
    75th
    $124,260
    90th
    $161,100

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $96,350
    Computer Network Support Specialists $60,120
    Computer Network Architects $100,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southern Ohio is $48.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Southern Ohio is 24.7% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $69,500 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,810.