Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New Hampshire
$82,500 / year
≈ $6,900 per month · $39.66 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for New Hampshire · median $76,500
25th percentile
$56,500Average
$82,50075th percentile
$98,500
$56,500Average
$82,50075th percentile
$98,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Computer Programmer salary by state
Alabama$100,000
Alaska$101,500
Arizona$106,500
Arkansas$116,000
California$124,000
Colorado$123,500
Connecticut$125,500
Florida$100,500
Georgia$105,000
Hawaii$115,500
Idaho$94,000
Illinois$90,500
Indiana$102,000
Iowa$90,000
Kansas$103,000
Kentucky$104,500
Maine$121,500
Maryland$121,500
Massachusetts$132,000
Michigan$80,500
Minnesota$104,000
Mississippi$78,500
Missouri$94,500
Montana$95,000
Nebraska$102,500
Nevada$105,500
New Hampshire$82,500
New Jersey$119,000
New Mexico$94,500
New York$120,000
North Carolina$84,500
North Dakota$101,000
Ohio$96,500
Oklahoma$123,500
Oregon$114,500
Pennsylvania$99,000
Rhode Island$109,000
South Carolina$104,000
South Dakota$70,500
Texas$104,500
Utah$107,000
Vermont$92,000
Virginia$126,500
Washington$131,000
West Virginia$78,000
Wyoming$91,500
About this role
Computer Programmer is a professional role within the function in the Computer and Mathematical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Computer Programmers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
- Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.
- Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
- Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.
- Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
Top skills: Programming Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving Active Listening Quality Control Analysis Systems Analysis
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Computer Programmer pay by experience level
Entry level$59,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$78,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$104,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$135,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$166,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,500
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Computer Programmer salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
38,700 workers
$108,500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
27,660 workers
$107,000Educational Services
9,030 workers
$102,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
7,510 workers
$100,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
7,130 workers
$103,500Educational Services, State Government Owned
5,640 workers
$103,000Publishing Industries
5,320 workers
$126,000Software Publishers
5,170 workers
$126,000State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
4,560 workers
$97,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
3,290 workers
$115,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Computer Programmer pays 12% below the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).
Similar-paying roles in Computer and Mathematical
Database Administrator$114,000
Operations Research Analyst$103,000
Web Developer$102,500
Computer Systems Analyst$118,500
Biostatistician$119,500
Video Game Designer$121,500
Bioinformatics Technician$95,000
Blockchain Engineer$126,500
Careers related to Computer Programmer
Software Developer$153,500
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Web Administrator$126,500
Computer Systems Analyst$118,500
Database Administrator$114,000
Database Architect$149,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer Programmer make?
The average base salary for a Computer Programmer in the United States is $109,000 per year, or about $52.40 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $78,500 and $135,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?
The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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