verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Software Developer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$125,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.37/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
43,460
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,507 #25 of 50

Software Developer pay in Michigan, explained

Software developers in Michigan earn a median of $125,570 per year ($60.37 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $78,930, while the most experienced software developers reach about $166,510. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $125,570 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $125,570 is worth about $130,507 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #25 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

See the full Software Developer Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Software Developer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,930
$37.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,570
$60.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,510
$80.05/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $125,570 $130,507
Wisconsin $122,660 $130,358 +$2,910
Ohio $114,090 $122,976 +$11,480
Indiana $105,920 $113,491 +$19,650

Software Developer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Michigan?

Software developers in Michigan earn a median of $125,570 per year ($60.37 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Michigan pay software developers well?

At $125,570, Michigan pays 8% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 43,460 work in the state.

Software Developer salary in other states

All 50 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Michigan