Computer Programmer Salary in Michigan
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$80,304
across 19 metros
vs National Avg
-15.9%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
19
0 above national avg
Highest Metro
$89,565
Niles
All metro areas in Michigan
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19 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles, MIMI | $58K | $74K | $89K | $105K | $90K |
| Saginaw, MIMI | $58K | $72K | $85K | $99K | $85K |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $57K | $71K | $85K | $99K | $85K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MIMI | $55K | $69K | $82K | $96K | $83K |
| Ann Arbor, MIMI | $49K | $65K | $82K | $99K | $83K |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $53K | $67K | $82K | $96K | $82K |
| Monroe, MIMI | $52K | $67K | $81K | $96K | $82K |
| Battle Creek, MIMI | $52K | $67K | $81K | $96K | $81K |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MIMI | $53K | $67K | $81K | $95K | $81K |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MIMI | $53K | $67K | $81K | $95K | $81K |
| Bay City, MIMI | $52K | $66K | $81K | $96K | $81K |
| Midland, MIMI | $52K | $66K | $81K | $96K | $81K |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MIMI | $53K | $67K | $81K | $95K | $81K |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MIMI | $48K | $63K | $79K | $94K | $79K |
| Jackson, MIMI | $46K | $61K | $77K | $93K | $77K |
| Traverse City, MIMI | $50K | $63K | $76K | $89K | $76K |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $49K | $62K | $75K | $88K | $75K |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $48K | $62K | $75K | $88K | $75K |
| Flint, MIMI | $47K | $57K | $67K | $78K | $67K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.