Computer Programmers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $82,250 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.54
10th percentile $66,850
90th percentile $114,280
Employed locally 70
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,850
    25th
    $66,850
    50th (median)
    $82,250
    75th
    $103,220
    90th
    $114,280

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 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
    Wichita, KS $101,910
    Jacksonville, FL $98,350
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,020
    Topeka, KS $93,600
    Fairbanks-College, AK $90,730
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $84,330

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,260
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,210
    Computer Systems Analysts$80,110
    Information Security Analysts$67,010
    Computer Network Architects$82,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Lawrence, KS is $39.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.25 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Lawrence, KS is 16.6% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $66,850 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,850.