How much does a computer programmer make in Washington?
$125,600a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Washington. That is $60.39 an hour or $10,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.39
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,760Median: $125,600Highest 10%: $166,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,760 | $40.75 | |
| 25th | $106,000 | $50.98 | |
| Median | $125,600 | $60.39 | |
| 75th | $142,400 | $68.48 | |
| 90th | $166,400 | $80.00 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spokane, WA | $125,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $108,700 |
| Bellingham, WA | $104,200 |
| Bremerton, WA | $102,200 |
| Portland, OR | $99,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 1. Connecticut | $133,800 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $128,400 |
| 3. Washington | $125,600 |
| 4. Maryland | $125,600 |
| 5. Virginia | $121,600 |
| 6. Hawaii | $118,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $60.39 ($125,600 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $125,600 against $100,400 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Washington rank for computer programmer pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 46 states.
Which city in Washington pays computer programmers the most?
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, with a median of $125,200 a year.
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.