Software Developers Salary in Michigan
Software Developers in Michigan earn a median of $125,570 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 43,460
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,930; the top 10% earn over $166,510. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,720 median in Michigan
- Computer Systems Analysts$103,410 median in Michigan
- Web Developers$98,470 median in Michigan
- Data Warehousing Specialists$131,000 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$99,830 median in Michigan
- Database Architects$131,000 median in Michigan
Software Developers pay in Michigan
How much do software developers make in Michigan?
The median is $125,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,930 and the top 10% earn over $166,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 50 (−8% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.