Computer Programmers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $105,030 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.49
10th percentile $62,640
90th percentile $174,530
Employed locally 620
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,640
    25th
    $81,780
    50th (median)
    $105,030
    75th
    $134,450
    90th
    $174,530

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 112% Median Computer Programmers salary is 12% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    California $116,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $102,430
    Software Developers $141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $109,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,310
    Data Scientists $98,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Sacramento, CA is $50.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.43 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Sacramento, CA is 6.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $62,640 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,780.