Computer Programmers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $74,300 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.72
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $128,200
Employed locally 170
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $57,420
    50th (median)
    $74,300
    75th
    $95,250
    90th
    $128,200

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$92,500
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,790
    Computer Systems Analysts$82,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96,140
    Data Scientists$83,830
    Computer Occupations, All Other$97,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Lansing, MI is $35.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.31 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Lansing, MI is 24.7% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,420.