Computer Programmers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $61,160 -38% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $50,510
90th percentile $123,870
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,510
    25th
    $60,310
    50th (median)
    $61,160
    75th
    $71,170
    90th
    $123,870

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 82% Median Computer Programmers salary is 18% 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $128,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,870
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $113,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $108,330
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $105,030

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts$115,740
    Software Developers$102,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,230
    Computer User Support Specialists$56,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other$95,260
    Computer Network Support Specialists$62,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Springfield, IL is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.55 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Springfield, IL is 38% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $50,510 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,310.