Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,050 | $142,991 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.52 | $68.75 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $131,897.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $145,497 | $104,500 | $192,500 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Minnesota is $130,050, or about $62.52 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Minnesota is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Minnesota typically earn from $104,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 35,890 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $130,050, Minnesota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.