Computer Programmers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $76,210 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.64
10th percentile $54,080
90th percentile $115,700
Employed locally 40
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,080
    25th
    $61,750
    50th (median)
    $76,210
    75th
    $90,370
    90th
    $115,700

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 101% Median Computer Programmers salary is 1% 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
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $108,730
    Duluth, MN-WI $95,110
    Fargo, ND-MN $85,220
    Mankato, MN $84,710
    Rochester, MN $65,070

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,820
    Software Developers$100,110
    Computer Systems Analysts$87,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$82,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists$68,330
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in St. Cloud, MN is $36.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.07 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 22.8% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $54,080 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,750.