Software Developers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for software developers is $60.37 an hour ($125,570 a year). About 43,460 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Michigan ranks 28th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.95 | $78,930 |
| 25% of workers | $46.78 | $97,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.37 | $125,570 |
| 75% of workers | $67.35 | $140,100 |
| 90% of workers | $80.05 | $166,510 |
Software Developers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $130,760 | 24,870 |
| Jackson | $130,220 | 390 |
| Ann Arbor | $126,830 | 2,740 |
| Battle Creek | $126,050 | 190 |
| Bay City | $124,420 | 90 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $118,100 | 430 |
| Niles | $111,720 | 160 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $107,520 | 4,310 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $101,940 | 90 |
| Flint | $101,750 | 260 |
| Saginaw | $101,430 | 230 |
| Monroe | $98,270 | 100 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $97,120 | 3,020 |
| Traverse City | $95,860 | 140 |
| Midland | $83,730 | 160 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $56,240 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $103,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $105,680 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $92,750 |
| Computer Programmers | $65,860 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $98,720 |
| Information Security Analysts | $106,230 |
| Computer Network Architects | $112,040 |
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