Computer Programmers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $65,810 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.64
10th percentile $47,800
90th percentile $92,790
Employed locally 540
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,800
    25th
    $54,200
    50th (median)
    $65,810
    75th
    $78,560
    90th
    $92,790

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 104% Median Computer Programmers salary is 4% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $119,330
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $107,400
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,750
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $98,730
    Florida $98,630

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $68,250
    Software Developers $100,980
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,250
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,170
    Operations Research Analysts $44,970
    Information Security Analysts $72,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Tallahassee, FL is $31.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.87 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 33.3% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $47,800 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,200.