Computer Programmers salary
- 10th pct
- $57,710
- Middle 50%
- $75,850–$130,680
- 90th pct
- $160,460
The BLS estimates 92,230 Computer Programmers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $100,390 ($48.26 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 15-1251). Across 66 metros with published figures, medians range from $51,460 in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR to $154,920 in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE92,230 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · United States
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Where Computer Programmers earn the most
66 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $154,920 | 980 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $141,920 | 1,150 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $136,880 | 490 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $134,130 | 1,600 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,730 | 2,440 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $130,390 | 2,680 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,900 | 1,600 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,750 | 6,670 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $118,000 | 1,570 |
| Richmond, VA | $112,690 | 310 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,750 | 6,670 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,090 | 3,400 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $102,240 | 3,260 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $130,390 | 2,680 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,730 | 2,440 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $101,420 | 1,770 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,900 | 1,600 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $134,130 | 1,600 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $118,000 | 1,570 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $84,140 | 1,430 |
Employers with the most visa-sponsored filings for this job
12 employers · DOL
| Employer | Filings |
|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services | 690 |
| Mphasis | 517 |
| Gp Technologies | 452 |
| Wipro | 445 |
| Skilltune Technologies | 207 |
| HCL America | 188 |
| Compunnel Software Group | 186 |
| Capgemini America | 171 |
| Hexaware Technologies | 155 |
| Accenture | 147 |
| Htc Global Services | 143 |
| Persistent Systems | 142 |
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All metros (A–Z)
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Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Questions
What is the median Computer Programmers salary in the U.S.?
$100,390 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $75,850–$130,680.
How much do Computer Programmers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $48.26 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $36.47–$62.83 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $77.15. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Computer Programmers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($154,920), Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($141,920), Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($136,880). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.