Computer Programmers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,320 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.58
10th percentile $61,220
90th percentile $145,950
Employed locally 70
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,220
    25th
    $76,810
    50th (median)
    $82,320
    75th
    $109,580
    90th
    $145,950

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$55,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,000
    Software Developers$94,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other$80,600
    Computer Systems Analysts$85,530
    Operations Research Analysts$72,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Western Wisconsin is $39.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.98 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Western Wisconsin is 16.6% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $61,220 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,810.