Software Developers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $96,230 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.26
10th percentile $61,940
90th percentile $132,290
Employed locally 280
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,940
    25th
    $76,030
    50th (median)
    $96,230
    75th
    $120,060
    90th
    $132,290

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,090
    Computer Systems Analysts $92,210
    Computer Network Support Specialists $71,860
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southwest Minnesota is $46.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $61,940 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,030.