How much does a Software Developers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

Software Developers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $117,470 -11.7% vs national

Median hourly $56.48

10th percentile $63,650

90th percentile $165,240

Employed locally 50

National median $133,080

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$63,650

25th

$81,750

50th (median)

$117,470

75th

$135,680

90th

$165,240

Top-paying metros for Software Developers

Metro area	Median 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 Southwest Alabama

Occupation	Median salary
Computer User Support Specialists	$45,960
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$67,940
Computer Systems Analysts	$107,240
Computer Network Architects	$98,400

Frequently asked questions

How much do Software Developers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southwest Alabama is $56.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.44 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

The median Software Developers salary in Southwest Alabama is 11.7% 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 Southwest Alabama?

Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,650 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,750.