Software Developers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,240 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.31
10th percentile $52,700
90th percentile $158,380
Employed locally 210
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,700
    25th
    $68,120
    50th (median)
    $94,240
    75th
    $121,780
    90th
    $158,380

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,000
    Computer Occupations, All Other $80,600
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,530
    Computer Programmers $82,320
    Operations Research Analysts $72,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Western Wisconsin is $45.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.44 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Western Wisconsin is 29.2% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $52,700 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,120.