Software Developers pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for software developers is $62.94 an hour ($130,920 a year). About 27,410 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is about the same as the Minnesota median ($130,050).
Pay range for software developers in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.91 | $83,020 |
| 25% of workers | $49.54 | $103,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.94 | $130,920 |
| 75% of workers | $77.70 | $161,610 |
| 90% of workers | $81.76 | $170,060 |
Software Developers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $134,450 | 1,840 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page) | $130,920 | 27,410 |
| Duluth | $103,500 | 460 |
| St. Cloud | $103,000 | 420 |
| Mankato | $100,630 | 160 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $64,890 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $112,090 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $91,730 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $102,790 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,710 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $102,130 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $76,560 |
| Computer Network Architects | $134,230 |
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