Computer Programmers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $100,470 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.30
10th percentile $64,620
90th percentile $125,140
Employed locally 110
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,620
    25th
    $69,040
    50th (median)
    $100,470
    75th
    $106,130
    90th
    $125,140

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 145% Median Computer Programmers salary is 45% 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
    Bend, OR $132,590
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $131,230
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $128,270
    Oregon $126,980
    Colorado $124,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$120,790
    Computer User Support Specialists$60,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,680
    Computer Systems Analysts$104,620
    Computer Occupations, All Other$78,870
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$84,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Eugene, OR is $48.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.10 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Eugene, OR is 1.8% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $64,620 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,040.