Software Developers Salary in Missouri
Software Developers in Missouri earn a median of $126,120 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,020
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,570; the top 10% earn over $169,340. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$85,530 median in Missouri
- Computer Systems Analysts$92,060 median in Missouri
- Web Developers$103,750 median in Missouri
- Data Warehousing Specialists$110,570 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$100,270 median in Missouri
- Database Architects$110,570 median in Missouri
Software Developers pay in Missouri
How much do software developers make in Missouri?
The median is $126,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,570 and the top 10% earn over $169,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 50 (−7% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.