Computer Programmers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $105,800 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.87
10th percentile $65,740
90th percentile $143,550
Employed locally 280
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,740
    25th
    $89,010
    50th (median)
    $105,800
    75th
    $132,820
    90th
    $143,550

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 150% Median Computer Programmers salary is 50% 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
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $128,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $119,900
    Kentucky $104,840
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $101,930
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $91,590
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $89,220

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $123,210
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,160
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,260
    Computer Network Architects $119,360
    Information Security Analysts $99,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Lexington, KY is $50.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.03 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Lexington, KY is 7.2% above 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $65,740 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,010.