Software Developers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $100,980 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.55
10th percentile $45,570
90th percentile $160,960
Employed locally 1,340
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,570
    25th
    $73,770
    50th (median)
    $100,980
    75th
    $128,910
    90th
    $160,960

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $131,700
    Punta Gorda, FL $130,540
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $129,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $128,010
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $127,980

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts$68,250
    Computer User Support Specialists$46,250
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,170
    Computer Programmers$65,810
    Operations Research Analysts$44,970
    Information Security Analysts$72,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Tallahassee, FL is $48.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.81 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 24.1% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $45,570 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,770.