Software Developers Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Software Developers in Washington earn a median salary of $129,314 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.8% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 148,360 software developers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $106,330 to $169,340 depending on location.
$129,314
Avg median salary in Washington
$169,340
Highest paying metro
$106,330
Lowest paying metro
148,360
Employed in Washington
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $169,340 | $136,010 | $211,590 | 72,730 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $150,880 | $120,490 | $173,540 | 68,210 |
| Bremerton, WA | $139,060 | $108,620 | $173,600 | 620 |
| Kennewick, WA | $132,160 | $105,650 | $166,960 | 610 |
| Eastern Washington | $130,610 | $102,630 | $173,790 | 590 |
| Bellingham, WA | $130,600 | $106,240 | $164,730 | 630 |
| Western Washington | $127,520 | $95,790 | $169,830 | 410 |
| Longview, WA | $126,800 | $102,730 | $158,260 | 140 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $123,740 | $98,590 | $156,510 | 150 |
| Olympia, WA | $122,460 | $103,960 | $139,430 | 1,970 |
| Spokane, WA | $121,530 | $98,830 | $157,310 | 1,760 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $118,040 | $100,140 | $141,680 | 230 |
| Yakima, WA | $111,320 | $81,920 | $146,460 | 220 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $106,330 | $79,040 | $128,630 | 90 |