Computer Programmers Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $84,770 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.76
10th percentile $51,370
90th percentile $129,970
Employed locally 250
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,370
    25th
    $66,700
    50th (median)
    $84,770
    75th
    $111,580
    90th
    $129,970

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 88% Median Computer Programmers salary is 12% 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
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,220
    Portland-South Portland, ME $119,240
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $117,410
    South Carolina $100,620
    Connecticut $100,510
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $99,820

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,640
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,330
    Data Scientists$106,990
    Web Developers$100,620
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$82,770
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Provo?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Provo, UT is $40.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.38 or more per hour.

    Is Provo above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Provo, UT is 14.1% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $51,370 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,700.