Computer Programmers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $73,810 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.49
10th percentile $47,500
90th percentile $123,160
Employed locally 90
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,500
    25th
    $60,540
    50th (median)
    $73,810
    75th
    $95,660
    90th
    $123,160

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 105% Median Computer Programmers salary is 5% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $115,770
    Minnesota $108,450
    Wyoming $105,420
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,750
    Birmingham, AL $96,190
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $95,850

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,730
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,130
    Computer Systems Analysts $96,140
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,440
    Data Scientists $95,890
    Computer Occupations, All Other $75,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Kalamazoo, MI is $35.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.98 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 25.2% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $47,500 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,540.