Computer Programmers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $82,210 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.53
10th percentile $66,410
90th percentile $134,170
Employed locally 300
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,410
    25th
    $72,800
    50th (median)
    $82,210
    75th
    $110,360
    90th
    $134,170

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 121% Median Computer Programmers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $128,440
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $128,270
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,220
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,880
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $119,540
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $117,410

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $125,450
    Computer User Support Specialists $47,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,640
    Information Security Analysts $136,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Albuquerque, NM is $39.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.35 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 16.7% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $66,410 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,800.