Computer Programmers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $120,870 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $58.11
10th percentile $84,160
90th percentile $138,780
Employed locally 970
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,160
    25th
    $89,040
    50th (median)
    $120,870
    75th
    $138,780
    90th
    $138,780

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 128% Median Computer Programmers salary is 28% 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
    Bend, OR $132,590
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $131,230
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $128,270
    Oregon $126,980
    Colorado $124,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$149,010
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,330
    Computer Systems Analysts$122,300
    Computer Occupations, All Other$117,020
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Portland, OR-WA is $58.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.96 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 22.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $84,160 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,040.