Computer Programmers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $95,280 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.81
10th percentile $61,650
90th percentile $111,740
Employed locally 70
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,650
    25th
    $73,050
    50th (median)
    $95,280
    75th
    $97,650
    90th
    $111,740

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 137% Median Computer Programmers salary is 37% 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
    Tucson, AZ $98,260
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $73,810
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,700
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,900

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$60,010
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,160
    Software Developers$112,550
    Computer Systems Analysts$83,470
    Computer Occupations, All Other$95,260
    Computer Network Architects$129,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Flagstaff, AZ is $45.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.19 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 3.4% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $61,650 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,050.