Computer Programmers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $102,350 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.21
10th percentile $53,540
90th percentile $142,710
Employed locally 60
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,540
    25th
    $61,480
    50th (median)
    $102,350
    75th
    $127,740
    90th
    $142,710

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,870
    Corvallis, OR $113,950
    Lynchburg, VA $108,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,580
    Vallejo, CA $101,760

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,910
    Computer Systems Analysts $106,790
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,000
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,620
    Information Security Analysts $120,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $108,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Charlottesville, VA is $49.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.81 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 3.7% above 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $53,540 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,480.