Computer Programmers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $88,790 -10% vs national
Median hourly $42.69
10th percentile $52,010
90th percentile $134,630
Employed locally 320
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,010
    25th
    $61,390
    50th (median)
    $88,790
    75th
    $105,760
    90th
    $134,630

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 120% Median Computer Programmers salary is 20% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $108,330
    Greenville, NC $103,380
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $100,920
    Jacksonville, FL $98,350
    Reno, NV $96,720

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,020
    Software Developers$129,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other$102,800
    Computer Systems Analysts$102,160
    Information Security Analysts$106,530
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Las Vegas, NV is $42.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.39 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 10% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $52,010 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,390.