Computer Programmers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $97,970 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.10
10th percentile $63,550
90th percentile $144,900
Employed locally 1,390
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,550
    25th
    $76,700
    50th (median)
    $97,970
    75th
    $124,980
    90th
    $144,900

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 113% Median Computer Programmers salary is 13% 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
    Columbus, GA-AL $101,210
    Savannah, GA $97,260
    Gainesville, FL $94,520
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $89,830
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $88,790
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $88,350

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,830
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,510
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,770
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,570
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $94,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Atlanta, GA is $47.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.82 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $63,550 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,700.