Computer Programmers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $100,200 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.17
10th percentile $64,820
90th percentile $155,640
Employed locally 60
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,820
    25th
    $78,040
    50th (median)
    $100,200
    75th
    $122,720
    90th
    $155,640

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 126% Median Computer Programmers salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    California $116,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$64,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other$91,020
    Software Developers$116,180
    Computer Systems Analysts$105,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,930
    Operations Research Analysts$72,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Modesto, CA is $48.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.21 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Modesto, CA is 1.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $64,820 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,040.