Computer Programmers Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $89,380 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.97
10th percentile $69,750
90th percentile $112,550
Employed locally 120
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,750
    25th
    $71,320
    50th (median)
    $89,380
    75th
    $111,180
    90th
    $112,550

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 141% Median Computer Programmers salary is 41% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $109,590
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $103,270
    Rochester, NY $96,420
    Syracuse, NY $94,870
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $86,320

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,600
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,610
    Computer Network Support Specialists $50,640
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,340
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Binghamton, NY is $42.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.87 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Binghamton, NY is 9.4% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $69,750 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,320.