Computer Programmers Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Michigan
Computer Programmers in Michigan earn a median salary of $74,327 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.7% vs the national median of $98,670. An estimated 3,310 computer programmers are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $61,250 to $80,560 depending on location.
$74,327
Avg median salary in Michigan
$80,560
Highest paying metro
$61,250
Lowest paying metro
3,310
Employed in Michigan
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inComputer Programmers salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $80,560 | $58,260 | $107,900 | 370 |
| Southern Michigan | $80,500 | $63,380 | $97,900 | 50 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $77,480 | $62,370 | $99,790 | 320 |
| Detroit, MI | $76,810 | $59,480 | $93,430 | 2,040 |
| Saginaw, MI | $76,460 | $62,780 | $95,660 | 40 |
| Traverse City, MI | $75,110 | $57,280 | $92,760 | 30 |
| Lansing, MI | $74,300 | $57,420 | $95,250 | 170 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $73,810 | $60,540 | $95,660 | 90 |
| Jackson, MI | $72,520 | $55,710 | $93,630 | 30 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $71,630 | $59,270 | $100,530 | 40 |
| Mid Michigan | $71,490 | $55,050 | $91,890 | 70 |
| Flint, MI | $61,250 | $47,860 | $78,630 | 60 |