Computer Programmers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $167,970 +70.2% vs national
Median hourly $80.76
10th percentile $104,300
90th percentile $235,740
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,300
    25th
    $124,270
    50th (median)
    $167,970
    75th
    $201,230
    90th
    $235,740

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 149% Median Computer Programmers salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Bend, OR $132,590

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $158,820
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $128,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,870
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $119,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $109,590
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $108,740

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $169,340
    Computer Systems Analysts $132,580
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other $134,230
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $131,640
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $132,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Seattle, WA is $80.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $113.34 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Seattle, WA is 70.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $104,300 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,270.