Computer Programmers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Virginia
Computer Programmers in Virginia earn a median salary of $95,148 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.6% vs the national median of $98,670. An estimated 1,220 computer programmers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $65,140 to $119,880 depending on location.
$95,148
Avg median salary in Virginia
$119,880
Highest paying metro
$65,140
Lowest paying metro
1,220
Employed in Virginia
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inComputer Programmers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Virginia | $119,880 | $100,100 | $157,340 | 40 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $108,760 | $78,280 | $131,180 | 30 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $102,350 | $61,480 | $127,740 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $99,970 | $78,560 | $133,040 | 380 |
| Richmond, VA | $90,530 | $66,220 | $119,690 | 380 |
| Roanoke, VA | $90,220 | $68,500 | $111,860 | 100 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $84,330 | $60,560 | $126,170 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $65,140 | $46,160 | $89,240 | 190 |