Computer Programmers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $96,190 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.25
10th percentile $62,190
90th percentile $140,070
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,190
    25th
    $77,850
    50th (median)
    $96,190
    75th
    $117,400
    90th
    $140,070

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 138% Median Computer Programmers salary is 38% 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580
    California $116,220
    Corvallis, OR $113,950
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $106,890
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,710
    Computer Network Architects $127,850
    Database Administrators $101,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Birmingham, AL is $46.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.60 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Birmingham, AL is 2.5% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $62,190 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,850.