Software Developers salary
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Software Developers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro earn a median of $126,460 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,240 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 10% above the IA statewide median of $114,890. It ranks #113 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN DES MOINES · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Des Moines?
The BLS median is $126,460 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,240 jobs pay between $101,550 and $140,390. The 10th percentile is $79,170 and the 90th is $168,180.
Is Des Moines a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 10% above the IA statewide median of $114,890. It ranks #113 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Developers the most in Des Moines?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Wellmark ($158,304), Athene Annuity and Life ($154,254), Deere & ($135,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.