Computer Programmers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $110,160 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $52.96
10th percentile $69,320
90th percentile $160,130
Employed locally 180
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,320
    25th
    $97,930
    50th (median)
    $110,160
    75th
    $125,120
    90th
    $160,130

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 126% Median Computer Programmers salary is 26% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $131,230
    Colorado $124,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580
    Columbia, SC $122,030

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,170
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,980
    Computer Network Architects $135,950
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,670
    Information Security Analysts $125,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Colorado Springs, CO is $52.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.55 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 11.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $69,320 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,930.