Software Developers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $111,320 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.52
10th percentile $73,620
90th percentile $194,120
Employed locally 220
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,620
    25th
    $81,920
    50th (median)
    $111,320
    75th
    $146,460
    90th
    $194,120

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 164% Median Software Developers salary is 64% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $161,970
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $150,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $139,650

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $65,200
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,000
    Computer Occupations, All Other $90,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $94,610
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $85,760
    Computer Network Support Specialists $84,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Yakima, WA is $53.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.68 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Yakima, WA is 16.4% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $73,620 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,920.