Computer Programmers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $73,250 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.21
10th percentile $56,480
90th percentile $121,140
Employed locally 30
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,480
    25th
    $61,910
    50th (median)
    $73,250
    75th
    $86,460
    90th
    $121,140

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 96% Median Computer Programmers salary is 4% 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
    Wisconsin $109,580
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $108,730
    Wichita, KS $101,910
    Appleton, WI $99,720
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $98,670

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,490
    Software Developers $100,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,900
    Operations Research Analysts $69,600
    Computer Occupations, All Other $74,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Wausau, WI is $35.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.24 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Wausau, WI is 25.8% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $56,480 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,910.