Computer Programmers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $72,700 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.95
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $125,140
Employed locally 2,830
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $72,700
    75th
    $125,050
    90th
    $125,140

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 86% Median Computer Programmers salary is 14% 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
    Tucson, AZ $98,260
    Flagstaff, AZ $95,280
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $73,810
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,900

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$129,600
    Computer User Support Specialists$63,370
    Computer Systems Analysts$102,280
    Computer Occupations, All Other$115,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,200
    Computer Network Architects$128,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Phoenix, AZ is $34.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.45 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 26.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.