Software Developers Salary in Missouri
Software Developers in Missouri have a median of $126,120 a year, below the national $135,980 (−7%); the state ranks 27th of 50 states by median. Software Developers earn 2.6 times the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Illinois pays more (up to $132,110 in Illinois) and Tennessee, Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Kentucky and Arkansas pay less (down to $104,490 in Arkansas). Missouri employs 20,020 software developers, 6.82 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.63 means it is less common in Missouri than nationally.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $34.89 | $46.89 | $60.64 | $74.52 | $81.41 | $59.52 | 20,020 | 6.82 | 0.63 |
| Annual | $72,570 | $97,540 | $126,120 | $155,010 | $169,340 | $123,810 | ||||
| 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
- 27th of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.63
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.82
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri'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 Missouri
7 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $62.03 | $129,030 | $77,730 | $169,030 | 9,820 | 7.32 | 0.67 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $60.09 | $124,990 | $76,340 | $169,440 | 12,160 | 11.10 | 1.02 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $50.94 | $105,960 | $60,970 | $153,350 | 120 | 1.40 | 0.13 |
| Springfield, MO | $49.21 | $102,350 | $62,000 | $155,750 | 690 | 3.08 | 0.28 |
| Columbia, MO | $48.57 | $101,020 | $72,850 | $155,760 | 530 | 4.93 | 0.45 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $48.18 | $100,220 | $72,680 | $162,670 | 90 | 1.96 | 0.18 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $47.39 | $98,570 | $68,830 | $157,050 | 90 | 1.58 | 0.15 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $57.01 | $118,570 | $63,150 | $173,740 | 120 | 0.75 | 0.07 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $51.04 | $106,150 | $60,140 | $161,570 | 100 | 1.26 | 0.12 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $49.05 | $102,020 | $59,220 | $166,510 | 230 | 1.47 | 0.14 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $47.05 | $97,860 | $58,210 | $160,750 | 130 | 1.19 | 0.11 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $60.64 | $126,120 | 20,020 | 0.63 |
| Arkansas | $50.23 | $104,490 | 6,050 | 0.43 |
| Iowa | $55.24 | $114,890 | 9,040 | 0.53 |
| Illinois | $63.52 | $132,110 | 56,310 | 0.85 |
| Kansas | $54.53 | $113,420 | 13,580 | 0.87 |
| Kentucky | $52.41 | $109,010 | 7,660 | 0.35 |
| Nebraska | $53.32 | $110,900 | 7,260 | 0.65 |
| Oklahoma | $56.78 | $118,100 | 6,880 | 0.37 |
| Tennessee | $58.86 | $122,430 | 19,030 | 0.53 |
See the national page for Software Developers (every state ranked) and the Missouri 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 Missouri 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.