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Software Developers in Michigan earned a median of $125,570 a year ($60.37 an hour) in May 2025, 8% below the national median of $135,980; 43,460 were employed there, ranking #28 of 51 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $125,570 | $135,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $122,720 | $148,100 |
| Median hourly wage | $60.37 | $65.38 |
| 10th percentile | $78,930 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $97,300 | $105,210 |
| 75th percentile | $140,100 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $166,510 | $214,670 |
| Employment | 43,460 | 1,687,890 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.869 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.91 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.