Software Developers Salary in Alabama
Software Developers in Alabama have a median of $122,540 a year, below the national $135,980 (−10%); the state ranks 34th of 50 states by median. Software Developers earn 2.7 times the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Georgia and Florida pay more (up to $131,010 in Georgia) and Tennessee and Mississippi pay less (down to $95,330 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 17,450 software developers, 8.26 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.76 means it is less common in Alabama than nationally.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $34.42 | $41.82 | $58.91 | $74.18 | $84.29 | $59.06 | 17,450 | 8.26 | 0.76 |
| Annual | $71,590 | $86,990 | $122,540 | $154,290 | $175,330 | $122,840 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 | $71.20 | 1,687,890 | – | – |
| Annual | $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 | $148,100 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 34th of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.76
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.26
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
12 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for software developers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $61.58 | $128,080 | $79,630 | $175,460 | 7,030 | 26.36 | 2.43 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60.29 | $125,410 | $74,110 | $175,330 | 3,830 | 7.37 | 0.68 |
| Mobile, AL | $58.91 | $122,540 | $66,850 | $179,890 | 1,050 | 6.06 | 0.56 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $58.33 | $121,320 | $62,060 | $179,260 | 340 | 3.96 | 0.36 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $57.84 | $120,310 | $62,160 | $170,610 | 290 | 3.94 | 0.36 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $55.89 | $116,260 | $63,430 | $171,300 | 130 | 2.25 | 0.21 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $55.84 | $116,150 | $81,580 | $165,210 | 1,050 | 9.04 | 0.83 |
| Dothan, AL | $55.57 | $115,580 | $59,950 | $170,620 | 160 | 2.55 | 0.24 |
| Montgomery, AL | $53.18 | $110,620 | $67,340 | $169,300 | 780 | 4.73 | 0.44 |
| Decatur, AL | $51.80 | $107,740 | $62,490 | $166,850 | 160 | 2.61 | 0.24 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50.42 | $104,870 | $63,650 | $169,850 | 290 | 2.69 | 0.25 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $47.72 | $99,260 | $55,550 | $155,440 | 90 | 1.97 | 0.18 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $56.48 | $117,470 | $63,650 | $165,240 | 50 | 0.80 | 0.07 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $55.72 | $115,890 | $61,760 | $165,560 | 200 | 2.38 | 0.22 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $52.04 | $108,230 | $61,050 | $187,160 | 280 | 1.80 | 0.17 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $43.59 | $90,660 | $59,400 | $167,380 | 100 | 1.44 | 0.13 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $58.91 | $122,540 | 17,450 | 0.76 |
| Florida | $62.97 | $130,980 | 87,890 | 0.82 |
| Georgia | $62.99 | $131,010 | 49,700 | 0.94 |
| Mississippi | $45.83 | $95,330 | 1,880 | 0.15 |
| Tennessee | $58.86 | $122,430 | 19,030 | 0.53 |
See the national page for Software Developers (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.