Software Developers Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $110,590 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $53.17
10th percentile $64,800
90th percentile $237,130
Employed locally 110
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,800
    25th
    $76,120
    50th (median)
    $110,590
    75th
    $172,460
    90th
    $237,130

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,280
    Information Security Analysts $87,100
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $71,600
    Computer Network Support Specialists $57,650
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southwest Montana is $53.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Software Developers salary in Southwest Montana is 16.9% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $64,800 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,120.