Software Developers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $100,840 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.48
10th percentile $63,150
90th percentile $160,150
Employed locally 270
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,150
    25th
    $83,580
    50th (median)
    $100,840
    75th
    $125,440
    90th
    $160,150

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $132,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $132,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Winchester, VA-WV $128,960
    Winston-Salem, NC $125,140

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,490
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,900
    Operations Research Analysts $69,600
    Data Scientists $100,090
    Computer Occupations, All Other $74,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Wausau, WI is $48.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.68 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Wausau, WI is 24.2% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,150 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,580.