Computer Programmers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for computer programmers in the United States was $100,390 ($48.26 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,710 | $27.74 |
| 25th | $75,850 | $36.47 |
| Median | $100,390 | $48.26 |
| 75th | $130,680 | $62.83 |
| 90th | $160,460 | $77.15 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 15-1251
- Total U.S. employment: 92,230
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $57,710, median pay is $100,390, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $160,460.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $57,710, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $160,460 — a 2.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Computer Programmers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $93,800 | $45.10 | -6.6% | 890 |
| Alaska | $91,700 | $44.09 | -8.7% | 530 |
| Arizona | $88,990 | $42.78 | -11.4% | 1,560 |
| Arkansas | $111,840 | $53.77 | +11.4% | 1,050 |
| California | $116,760 | $56.13 | +16.3% | 11,340 |
| Colorado | $104,610 | $50.29 | +4.2% | 930 |
| Connecticut | $133,820 | $64.34 | +33.3% | 1,650 |
| Delaware | — | — | — | 450 |
| District of Columbia | — | — | — | 230 |
| Florida | $93,180 | $44.80 | -7.2% | 4,760 |
| Georgia | $98,380 | $47.30 | -2.0% | 1,890 |
| Hawaii | $118,180 | $56.82 | +17.7% | 450 |
| Idaho | $89,020 | $42.80 | -11.3% | 0 |
| Illinois | $72,540 | $34.88 | -27.7% | 1,280 |
| Indiana | $97,000 | $46.64 | -3.4% | 1,520 |
| Iowa | $79,180 | $38.07 | -21.1% | 950 |
| Kansas | $92,960 | $44.69 | -7.4% | 460 |
| Kentucky | $94,850 | $45.60 | -5.5% | 950 |
| Louisiana | — | — | — | 1,580 |
| Maine | $101,780 | $48.93 | +1.4% | 450 |
| Maryland | $125,570 | $60.37 | +25.1% | 2,490 |
| Massachusetts | $128,390 | $61.73 | +27.9% | 1,930 |
| Michigan | $65,860 | $31.67 | -34.4% | 4,400 |
| Minnesota | $107,250 | $51.56 | +6.8% | 2,070 |
| Mississippi | $85,120 | $40.92 | -15.2% | 1,170 |
| Missouri | $90,420 | $43.47 | -9.9% | 1,520 |
| Montana | $89,920 | $43.23 | -10.4% | 0 |
| Nebraska | $95,150 | $45.75 | -5.2% | 1,090 |
| Nevada | $93,600 | $45.00 | -6.8% | 840 |
| New Hampshire | $74,000 | $35.58 | -26.3% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $104,940 | $50.45 | +4.5% | 3,930 |
| New Mexico | $83,750 | $40.26 | -16.6% | 600 |
| New York | $103,980 | $49.99 | +3.6% | 7,020 |
| North Carolina | $81,070 | $38.98 | -19.2% | 4,120 |
| North Dakota | $92,280 | $44.37 | -8.1% | 190 |
| Ohio | $85,270 | $41.00 | -15.1% | 2,100 |
| Oklahoma | $99,780 | $47.97 | -0.6% | 990 |
| Oregon | $99,540 | $47.85 | -0.8% | 1,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $89,180 | $42.87 | -11.2% | 3,120 |
| Rhode Island | $96,470 | $46.38 | -3.9% | 250 |
| South Carolina | $99,740 | $47.95 | -0.6% | 790 |
| South Dakota | $58,240 | $28.00 | -42.0% | 70 |
| Tennessee | — | — | — | 920 |
| Texas | $99,330 | $47.76 | -1.1% | 7,620 |
| Utah | $104,890 | $50.43 | +4.5% | 690 |
| Vermont | $89,560 | $43.06 | -10.8% | 170 |
| Virginia | $121,610 | $58.47 | +21.1% | 3,070 |
| Washington | $125,620 | $60.39 | +25.1% | 2,540 |
| West Virginia | $65,320 | $31.40 | -34.9% | 140 |
| Wisconsin | — | — | — | 3,080 |
| Wyoming | $81,640 | $39.25 | -18.7% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for computer programmers?
The median annual wage for computer programmers is $100,390 ($48.26 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays computer programmers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many computer programmers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 92,230 computer programmers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do computer programmers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $48.26. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.