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Software Developer Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$130,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.52/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
35,890
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$131,868 #23 of 50

Software Developer pay in Minnesota, explained

Software developers in Minnesota earn a median of $130,050 per year ($62.52 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $79,900, while the most experienced software developers reach about $169,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $130,050 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $130,050 is worth about $131,868 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #23 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,900
$38.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,050
$62.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,810
$81.64/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $130,050 $131,868
Wisconsin $122,660 $130,358 +$7,390
Iowa $114,890 $130,911 +$15,160
North Dakota $105,600 $118,706 +$24,450
South Dakota $96,310 $108,719 +$33,740

Software Developer in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Minnesota?

Software developers in Minnesota earn a median of $130,050 per year ($62.52 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay software developers well?

At $130,050, Minnesota pays 4% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 35,890 work in the state.

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