Computer Programmers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $90,220 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.38
10th percentile $59,440
90th percentile $131,260
Employed locally 100
National median $98,670

Compare Computer Programmers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Roanoke, VA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Computer Programmers
in
Roanoke, VA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,440
    25th
    $68,500
    50th (median)
    $90,220
    75th
    $111,860
    90th
    $131,260

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 134% Median Computer Programmers salary is 34% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,870
    Corvallis, OR $113,950
    Lynchburg, VA $108,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,580
    Charlottesville, VA $102,350

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$99,700
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,720
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,190
    Information Security Analysts$104,600
    Computer Network Architects$98,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Roanoke, VA is $43.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.38 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $59,440 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,500.