Software Developers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $134,570 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.70
10th percentile $85,750
90th percentile $201,670
Employed locally 320
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,750
    25th
    $106,190
    50th (median)
    $134,570
    75th
    $163,920
    90th
    $201,670

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 135% Median Software Developers salary is 35% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,240

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $79,780
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,600
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,410
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,650
    Computer Network Support Specialists $74,810
    Data Scientists $118,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Vallejo, CA is $64.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.74 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Vallejo, CA is 1.1% above 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $85,750 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,190.