How much does a computer programmer make in Minneapolis?
$118,000a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $56.73 an hour or $9,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.73
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,590Median: $118,000Highest 10%: $125,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| 25th | $92,750 | $44.59 | |
| Median | $118,000 | $56.73 | |
| 75th | $125,300 | $60.24 | |
| 90th | $125,300 | $60.24 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| Fargo, ND | $92,280 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $134,200 |
| Database Architect | $134,000 |
| Software Developer | $130,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $130,700 |
| Data Scientist | $129,800 |
| Actuary | $126,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $112,100 |
| Web Developer | $106,900 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $102,800 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $102,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $56.73 ($118,000 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $118,000 against $100,400 nationally, 18% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $107,300, so Minneapolis pays 10% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for computer programmer pay?
19 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,300 or more.
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.