Software Developers Salary in Minnesota
Software Developers in Minnesota earn a median of $130,050 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 35,890
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,900; the top 10% earn over $169,810. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101,700 median in Minnesota
- Computer Systems Analysts$106,350 median in Minnesota
- Web Developers$101,020 median in Minnesota
- Data Warehousing Specialists$133,050 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$100,700 median in Minnesota
- Database Architects$133,050 median in Minnesota
Software Developers pay in Minnesota
How much do software developers make in Minnesota?
The median is $130,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,900 and the top 10% earn over $169,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 50 (−4% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.