Computer Programmers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $75,110 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.11
10th percentile $47,610
90th percentile $105,050
Employed locally 30
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,610
    25th
    $57,280
    50th (median)
    $75,110
    75th
    $92,760
    90th
    $105,050

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 97% Median Computer Programmers salary is 3% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $115,770
    Minnesota $108,450
    Wyoming $105,420
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,750
    Birmingham, AL $96,190
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $95,850

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$54,330
    Software Developers$94,010
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,980
    Computer Systems Analysts$89,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other$101,250
    Data Scientists$63,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Traverse City, MI is $36.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.32 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Traverse City, MI is 23.9% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $47,610 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,280.