SOC 15-1251 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Computer Programmers is $98,675 per year ($47.44/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $71,864 and $128,960 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $162,094 per year. There are approximately 109,870 computer programmers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $25.09 | $52,187 |
| P25 | $34.55 | $71,864 |
| P50MEDIAN | $47.44 | $98,675 |
| P75 | $62.00 | $128,960 |
| P90 | $77.93 | $162,094 |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The national median salary for Computer Programmers is $98,675 per year ($47.44/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $71,864 and $128,960 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Computer Programmers is $162,094 per year ($77.93/hr). The 75th percentile is $128,960 per year.
Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn approximately $52,187 per year ($25.09/hr). The 25th percentile is $71,864 per year.
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