How much does a software developer make in Michigan?
$125,600a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Michigan. That is $60.37 an hour or $10,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.37
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 43,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,930Median: $125,600Highest 10%: $166,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,930 | $37.95 | |
| 25th | $97,300 | $46.78 | |
| Median | $125,600 | $60.37 | |
| 75th | $140,100 | $67.36 | |
| 90th | $166,500 | $80.05 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $130,800 |
| Jackson, MI | $130,200 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $126,800 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $126,100 |
| Bay City, MI | $124,400 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $118,100 |
| Niles, MI | $111,700 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $107,500 |
| Muskegon, MI | $101,900 |
| Flint, MI | $101,800 |
| Saginaw, MI | $101,400 |
| Monroe, MI | $98,270 |
| Lansing, MI | $97,120 |
| Traverse City, MI | $95,860 |
| South Bend, IN | $95,500 |
| Midland, MI | $83,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 25. Utah | $128,800 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $126,600 |
| 27. Missouri | $126,100 |
| 28. Michigan | $125,600 |
| 29. Vermont | $125,300 |
| 30. New Mexico | $124,500 |
| 31. Hawaii | $124,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $60.37 ($125,600 a year).
Do software developers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $125,600 against $136,000 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Michigan rank for software developer pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays software developers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $130,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.