Computer Programmers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • North Carolina
Computer Programmers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $84,191 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $98,670. An estimated 3,220 computer programmers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $43,350 to $113,720 depending on location.
$84,191
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$113,720
Highest paying metro
$43,350
Lowest paying metro
3,220
Employed in North Carolina
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Computer Programmers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $113,720 | $90,030 | $123,180 | 550 |
| Greenville, NC | $103,380 | $81,700 | $103,380 | 70 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $95,200 | $78,790 | $103,540 | 40 |
| Western North Carolina | $88,620 | $71,570 | $102,930 | 120 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $87,260 | $65,900 | $116,840 | 760 |
| Raleigh, NC | $86,220 | $46,220 | $113,730 | 1,040 |
| Greensboro, NC | $83,010 | $69,450 | $111,260 | 140 |
| Winston, NC | $82,680 | $73,120 | $115,300 | 200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $82,070 | $42,670 | $99,400 | 100 |
| Asheville, NC | $79,250 | $57,940 | $132,340 | 40 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $78,160 | $66,480 | $126,180 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina | $71,560 | $61,140 | $111,190 | 50 |
| Hickory, NC | $43,350 | $43,350 | $85,580 | 70 |