Computer Programmers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $80,570 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.74
10th percentile $58,200
90th percentile $131,380
Employed locally 60
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,200
    25th
    $68,530
    50th (median)
    $80,570
    75th
    $131,380
    90th
    $131,380

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 96% Median Computer Programmers salary is 4% below 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
    Bend, OR $132,590
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $131,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,870
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $119,330
    Portland-South Portland, ME $119,240

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$98,510
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,950
    Computer Occupations, All Other$78,980
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87,720
    Computer Network Support Specialists$72,270
    Data Scientists$80,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Bismarck, ND is $38.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.08 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Bismarck, ND is 18.3% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $58,200 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,530.