Computer Programmers Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $89,820 -9% vs national
Median hourly $43.18
10th percentile $56,160
90th percentile $115,280
Employed locally 130
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,160
    25th
    $70,840
    50th (median)
    $89,820
    75th
    $115,280
    90th
    $115,280

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 146% Median Computer Programmers salary is 46% 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
    Montana $128,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $103,430
    Modesto, CA $100,200
    St. Louis, MO-IL $97,930
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,020

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,410
    Software Developers$98,460
    Computer Occupations, All Other$75,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,550
    Computer Systems Analysts$78,310
    Computer Network Support Specialists$67,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Springfield, MO is $43.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.28 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Springfield, MO is 9% 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 $56,160 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,840.