SOC 15-1252 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Developers — Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Software Developers in Twin Falls, ID is $124,000 per year, 8.8% below the national median of $135,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Software Developers in Twin Falls, ID is $124,000 per year, 8.8% below the national median of $135,980. Pay ranges from under $62,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $195,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $89,440 to $155,200.
Employment stands at 120, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $131,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 7th of 227 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | −54.1% |
| 25th | $89,440 | −34.2% |
| Median (50th) | $124,000 | −8.8% |
| 75th | $155,200 | +14.1% |
| 90th | $195,150 | +43.5% |
| Mean | $128,400 | −5.6% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $131,590 | 3,240 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $126,870 | 310 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $123,450 | 530 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $119,430 | 90 | |
| 5 | Lewiston | $101,310 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Twin Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $124,000 goes as far as $129,843 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$124,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,843US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $124,000 a year, 8.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,400 to $195,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $131,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Developers in Twin Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $124,000, or $59.62 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 Twin Falls, ID is 8.8% 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 Twin Falls, ID earns more than $195,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,400 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 Boise City, at $131,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Twin Falls, ID. 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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