Computer Programmers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $88,410 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.51
10th percentile $59,860
90th percentile $136,220
Employed locally 710
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,860
    25th
    $71,920
    50th (median)
    $88,410
    75th
    $115,310
    90th
    $136,220

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 93% Median Computer Programmers salary is 7% 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 Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $82,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Salt Lake City, UT is $42.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.71 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 10.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $59,860 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,920.