How much does a software developer make in Minnesota?
$130,100a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Minnesota. That is $62.52 an hour or $10,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.52
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 35,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,900Median: $130,100Highest 10%: $169,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,900 | $38.41 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| Median | $130,100 | $62.52 | |
| 75th | $156,800 | $75.36 | |
| 90th | $169,800 | $81.64 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, MN | $134,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,900 |
| Fargo, ND | $106,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $103,500 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $103,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $102,100 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $101,000 |
| Mankato, MN | $100,600 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $92,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 18. Georgia | $131,000 |
| 19. Florida | $131,000 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $130,600 |
| 21. Minnesota | $130,100 |
| 22. Arizona | $129,700 |
| 23. South Carolina | $129,500 |
| 24. Nevada | $128,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $62.52 ($130,100 a year).
Do software developers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $130,100 against $136,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for software developer pay?
Minnesota ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays software developers the most?
Rochester, MN, with a median of $134,500 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.