Software Developers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $100,110 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.13
10th percentile $71,830
90th percentile $149,050
Employed locally 380
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,830
    25th
    $88,700
    50th (median)
    $100,110
    75th
    $121,610
    90th
    $149,050

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 132% Median Software Developers salary is 32% 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
    Rochester, MN $130,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Fargo, ND-MN $103,030
    Duluth, MN-WI $100,530
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $99,930
    Mankato, MN $98,870

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,820
    Computer Systems Analysts$87,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$82,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists$68,330
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,660
    Information Security Analysts$90,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in St. Cloud, MN is $48.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.33 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 24.8% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $71,830 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,700.