Computer Programmer Salary in Minnesota
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$95,888
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+0.5%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
13
8 above national avg
Highest Metro
$105,726
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
All metro areas in Minnesota
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WIMN | $75K | $90K | $106K | $121K | $106K |
| Mankato, MNMN | $74K | $90K | $105K | $121K | $105K |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MNMN | $68K | $86K | $105K | $123K | $105K |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $74K | $89K | $104K | $120K | $105K |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $72K | $88K | $104K | $119K | $104K |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $65K | $84K | $103K | $122K | $103K |
| Rochester, MNMN | $66K | $84K | $102K | $121K | $103K |
| Duluth, MN-WIMN | $66K | $82K | $97K | $112K | $97K |
| Fargo, ND-MNMN | $62K | $76K | $90K | $104K | $90K |
| Grand Forks, ND-MNMN | $58K | $74K | $89K | $105K | $90K |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $57K | $70K | $83K | $96K | $83K |
| St. Cloud, MNMN | $57K | $69K | $80K | $91K | $80K |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MNMN | $54K | $65K | $76K | $87K | $76K |
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.