How much does a software developer make in Missouri?
$126,100a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Missouri. That is $60.63 an hour or $10,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.63
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,570Median: $126,100Highest 10%: $169,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,570 | $34.89 | |
| 25th | $97,540 | $46.89 | |
| Median | $126,100 | $60.63 | |
| 75th | $155,000 | $74.52 | |
| 90th | $169,300 | $81.41 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $129,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | $125,000 |
| Joplin, MO | $106,000 |
| Springfield, MO | $102,400 |
| Columbia, MO | $101,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $100,200 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $98,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 24. Nevada | $128,800 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $60.63 ($126,100 a year).
Do software developers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $126,100 against $136,000 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Missouri rank for software developer pay?
Missouri ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays software developers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $129,000 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.