Software Developers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $98,460 -26% vs national
Median hourly $47.34
10th percentile $53,470
90th percentile $147,970
Employed locally 630
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,470
    25th
    $67,860
    50th (median)
    $98,460
    75th
    $124,800
    90th
    $147,970

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 160% Median Software Developers salary is 60% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $141,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $137,350
    Richmond, VA $130,760
    Vermont $130,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,890

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other$75,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,550
    Computer Systems Analysts$78,310
    Computer Network Support Specialists$67,840
    Data Scientists$74,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Springfield, MO is $47.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.88 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Springfield, MO is 26% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $53,470 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,860.