Computer Programmers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $80,830 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $61,560
90th percentile $128,230
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,560
    25th
    $67,030
    50th (median)
    $80,830
    75th
    $103,310
    90th
    $128,230

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 93% Median Computer Programmers salary is 7% below 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
    Wisconsin $109,580
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $108,730
    Wichita, KS $101,910
    Appleton, WI $99,720
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $98,670

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,670
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,570
    Computer Systems Analysts$92,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other$94,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,660
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$83,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Madison, WI is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.60 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Madison, WI is 18.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $61,560 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,030.