How much does a computer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.99 an hour or $3,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.99
- Average (mean)
- $50,880
- Jobs
- 65,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,910 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| Median | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| 75th | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| 90th | $71,730 | $34.49 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Connecticut | $61,190 |
| New Hampshire | $60,570 |
| South Dakota | $59,700 |
| North Dakota | $58,720 |
| California | $58,280 |
| New Jersey | $57,330 |
| New York | $57,290 |
| Massachusetts | $57,270 |
| Maryland | $54,120 |
| Vermont | $53,610 |
| Oklahoma | $51,880 |
| Delaware | $51,550 |
| Minnesota | $50,540 |
| Louisiana | $50,150 |
| Rhode Island | $49,700 |
| Colorado | $49,650 |
| Arizona | $49,620 |
| Maine | $49,610 |
| Hawaii | $49,270 |
| Washington | $49,050 |
| Montana | $48,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,920 |
| Ohio | $47,740 |
| Wisconsin | $47,690 |
| Michigan | $47,570 |
| Wyoming | $47,480 |
| Iowa | $47,330 |
| Kentucky | $47,070 |
| Oregon | $46,950 |
| Nebraska | $46,890 |
| North Carolina | $46,890 |
| Alaska | $46,680 |
| Indiana | $46,170 |
| Arkansas | $45,970 |
| Florida | $45,690 |
| Texas | $45,480 |
| Georgia | $45,390 |
| Illinois | $44,860 |
| Virginia | $44,750 |
| Kansas | $44,290 |
| Missouri | $44,080 |
| New Mexico | $43,330 |
| Mississippi | $42,920 |
| Tennessee | $42,330 |
| Utah | $41,810 |
| Alabama | $39,970 |
| Idaho | $39,190 |
| South Carolina | $39,060 |
| West Virginia | $38,720 |
| Nevada | $38,430 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $64,100 |
| Hartford, CT | $63,410 |
| Manchester, NH | $62,090 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,340 |
| Trenton, NJ | $61,070 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,780 |
| New York, NY | $59,530 |
| Albany, NY | $59,480 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $59,180 |
| Boston, MA | $59,080 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,050 |
| Fargo, ND | $58,720 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $58,180 |
| Rapid City, SD | $57,730 |
In other countries
Computer belongs to the international group "Electronics mechanics and servicers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.99 ($47,810 a year).
How much does a computer make a month?
About $3,984 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,810 a year.
How much does a computer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,910 or less a year ($17.26 an hour); the top 10% make $71,730 or more.
Which state pays computers the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $61,190 a year, followed by New Hampshire ($60,570) and South Dakota ($59,700).
Which city pays computers the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $64,100 a year.
How many computers are there in the United States?
About 65,600 people work as computers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.