Computer Programmers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $86,640 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.65
10th percentile $55,510
90th percentile $127,520
Employed locally 50
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,510
    25th
    $70,880
    50th (median)
    $86,640
    75th
    $111,630
    90th
    $127,520

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 130% Median Computer Programmers salary is 30% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $97,970
    Savannah, GA $97,260
    Gainesville, FL $94,520
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $89,830
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $88,790

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$102,560
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,650
    Software Developers$104,590
    Computer Systems Analysts$86,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$94,570
    Information Security Analysts$105,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Augusta, GA-SC is $41.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.31 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 12.2% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $55,510 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,880.