Computer Programmers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Tennessee
Computer Programmers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $75,554 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.4% vs the national median of $98,670. An estimated 380 computer programmers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $68,790 to $89,830 depending on location.
$75,554
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$89,830
Highest paying metro
$68,790
Lowest paying metro
380
Employed in Tennessee
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inComputer Programmers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $89,830 | $63,730 | $115,850 | 40 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $77,880 | $56,050 | $102,950 | 140 |
| Knoxville, TN | $72,120 | $65,960 | $86,160 | 120 |
| East Tennessee | $69,150 | $62,400 | $131,800 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $68,790 | $49,920 | $97,110 | 40 |