Software Developers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,660 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.47
10th percentile $60,880
90th percentile $149,030
Employed locally 150
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,880
    25th
    $74,850
    50th (median)
    $96,660
    75th
    $121,480
    90th
    $149,030

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $73,110
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,930
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,230
    Data Scientists $78,160
    Information Security Analysts $84,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $46.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.16 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 27.4% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $60,880 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,850.