Computer Programmers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $96,720 -2% vs national
Median hourly $46.50
10th percentile $66,230
90th percentile $156,630
Employed locally 80
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,230
    25th
    $74,100
    50th (median)
    $96,720
    75th
    $117,100
    90th
    $156,630

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 114% Median Computer Programmers salary is 14% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $108,330
    Greenville, NC $103,380
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $100,920
    Jacksonville, FL $98,350
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $88,790

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$129,290
    Computer User Support Specialists$55,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other$100,040
    Computer Systems Analysts$99,750
    Computer Network Support Specialists$69,280
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Reno, NV is $46.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.04 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Reno, NV is 2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $66,230 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,100.