Software Developers Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Software Developers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $101,055 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.1% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 18,150 software developers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $94,240 to $106,070 depending on location.
$101,055
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$106,070
Highest paying metro
$94,240
Lowest paying metro
18,150
Employed in Wisconsin
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Software Developers salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $106,070 | $81,800 | $132,500 | 360 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $105,620 | $86,590 | $127,020 | 580 |
| Madison, WI | $104,670 | $97,460 | $129,760 | 6,380 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $104,500 | $90,690 | $130,600 | 5,710 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $104,300 | $85,280 | $126,230 | 150 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $104,170 | $89,690 | $119,760 | 280 |
| Green Bay, WI | $101,610 | $81,070 | $124,590 | 870 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $101,550 | $82,280 | $127,440 | 490 |
| Wausau, WI | $100,840 | $83,580 | $125,440 | 270 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $100,830 | $79,870 | $125,150 | 900 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $99,930 | $79,210 | $126,330 | 380 |
| Appleton, WI | $99,650 | $78,220 | $127,960 | 510 |
| Janesville, WI | $98,970 | $79,030 | $124,730 | 270 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $98,190 | $78,350 | $121,780 | 430 |
| Racine, WI | $97,280 | $77,930 | $122,870 | 310 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $95,520 | $60,740 | $121,520 | 50 |
| Western Wisconsin | $94,240 | $68,120 | $121,780 | 210 |