Computer Programmers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $101,910 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.00
10th percentile $61,450
90th percentile $187,260
Employed locally 100
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,450
    25th
    $82,260
    50th (median)
    $101,910
    75th
    $109,230
    90th
    $187,260

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 148% Median Computer Programmers salary is 48% above 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
    Jacksonville, FL $98,350
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,020
    Topeka, KS $93,600
    Fairbanks-College, AK $90,730
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $84,330
    Lawrence, KS $82,250

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$102,440
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,730
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$79,540
    Computer Systems Analysts$93,690
    Information Security Analysts$92,990
    Computer Network Architects$94,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Wichita, KS is $49.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.38 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Wichita, KS is 3.3% above 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $61,450 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,260.