SOC 15-1252 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Developers — Cleveland
Cleveland, TN · 9 metro areas compared
In Cleveland, TN the median wage is $102,600.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cleveland, TN the median wage is $102,600. That is 24.5% lower than the national median of $135,980. Pay ranges from under $66,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $159,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $79,060 to $128,040.
Employment stands at 110, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $126,610. Of the 198 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,090 | −51.4% |
| 25th | $79,060 | −41.9% |
| Median (50th) | $102,600 | −24.5% |
| 75th | $128,040 | −5.8% |
| 90th | $159,260 | +17.1% |
| Mean | $111,240 | −18.2% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $126,610 | 7,750 | |
| 2 | Memphis | $125,580 | 2,270 | |
| 3 | Knoxville | $121,750 | 2,390 | |
| 4 | Kingsport | $115,310 | 430 | |
| 5 | Chattanooga | $106,750 | 990 | |
| 6 | Johnson City | $103,320 | 300 | |
| 7 | Morristown | $102,390 | 50 | |
| 8 | Clarksville | $96,650 | 310 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $96,540 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cleveland run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $102,600 goes as far as $111,643 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,643US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,600 a year, 24.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,090 to $159,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $126,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Developers in Cleveland, TN?
The median annual wage is $102,600, or $49.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $135,980, so pay in Cleveland, TN is 24.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cleveland, TN earns more than $159,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $126,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Cleveland, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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