Computer Programmers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $82,240 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.54
10th percentile $60,480
90th percentile $126,600
Employed locally 510
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,480
    25th
    $68,040
    50th (median)
    $82,240
    75th
    $106,380
    90th
    $126,600

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 108% Median Computer Programmers salary is 8% 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
    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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,500
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,730
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,740
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $81,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Milwaukee, WI is $39.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.23 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 16.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $60,480 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,040.