How much does a computer programmer make in Michigan?
$65,860a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Michigan. That is $31.66 an hour or $5,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.66
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,600Median: $65,860Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $56,700 | $27.26 | |
| Median | $65,860 | $31.66 | |
| 75th | $98,900 | $47.55 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.47 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $87,860 |
| Traverse City, MI | $85,590 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $85,580 |
| South Bend, IN | $82,750 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $80,060 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $78,880 |
| Lansing, MI | $74,110 |
| Flint, MI | $67,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 41. Iowa | $79,180 |
| 42. New Hampshire | $74,000 |
| 43. Illinois | $72,540 |
| 44. Michigan | $65,860 |
| 45. West Virginia | $65,320 |
| 46. South Dakota | $58,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $31.66 ($65,860 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $65,860 against $100,400 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Michigan rank for computer programmer pay?
Michigan ranks 44 of 46 states.
Which city in Michigan pays computer programmers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $87,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.