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Software Developers Hourly Wage in Wisconsin (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Wisconsin is $58.97/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Wisconsin hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$37.36
/hour
Median (P50)
$58.97
/hour
Senior (P90)
$81.07
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$122,660
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Wisconsin vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$37.36
National: $37.93
-1.5%
Median (P50)
$58.97
National: $61.25
-3.7%
Senior (P90)
$81.07
National: $90.11
-10.0%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $37.36 $1494 $6476 $77,710
Q1 (P25) $46.99 $1880 $8145 $97,740
Median (P50) $58.97 $2359 $10222 $122,660
Q3 (P75) $66.63 $2665 $11549 $138,590
Senior (P90) $81.07 $3243 $14052 $168,630

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Software Developers

#1
$83.85
$83.85/hr
+36.9%
#2
$80.07
$80.07/hr
+30.7%
#3
$79.89
$79.89/hr
+30.4%
#4
$79.43
$79.43/hr
+29.7%
#5
$68.62
$68.62/hr
+12.0%
#6
$67.17
$67.17/hr
+9.7%
#7
$66.67
$66.67/hr
+8.8%
#8
$66.53
$66.53/hr
+8.6%
#9
$65.81
$65.81/hr
+7.4%
#10
$65.61
$65.61/hr
+7.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Software Developers in Wisconsin?

The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Wisconsin is $58.97/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $122,660.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Wisconsin Software Developers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Software Developers in Wisconsin is $58.97/hr compared to the national average of $61.25/hr — lower by $2.28/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Software Developers in Wisconsin?

Entry-level Software Developers professionals in Wisconsin earn approximately $37.36/hour (10th percentile), which equals $77,710.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $81.07/hour.

How much does a senior Software Developers make per hour in Wisconsin?

Senior-level Software Developers professionals in Wisconsin (90th percentile) earn approximately $81.07/hour, or $168,630.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Software Developers (SOC 151252) in Wisconsin.

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