Computer Programmers Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $76,460 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.76
10th percentile $53,630
90th percentile $142,830
Employed locally 40
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,630
    25th
    $62,780
    50th (median)
    $76,460
    75th
    $95,660
    90th
    $142,830

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 131% Median Computer Programmers salary is 31% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $115,770
    Minnesota $108,450
    Wyoming $105,420
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,750
    Birmingham, AL $96,190
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $95,850

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$103,030
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,680
    Computer Systems Analysts$84,670
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$85,890
    Computer Occupations, All Other$96,640
    Data Scientists$100,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Saginaw, MI is $36.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.67 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Saginaw, MI is 22.5% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $53,630 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,780.