Computer Programmer Salary in New Jersey
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$100,364
across 5 metros
vs National Avg
+5.2%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
5
3 above national avg
Highest Metro
$122,117
New York-Newark-Jersey City
All metro areas in New Jersey
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5 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJNJ | $75K | $98K | $122K | $145K | $122K |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJNJ | $69K | $87K | $105K | $123K | $105K |
| Vineland, NJNJ | $62K | $79K | $97K | $115K | $97K |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJNJ | $62K | $77K | $93K | $108K | $93K |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJNJ | $50K | $67K | $85K | $102K | $85K |
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.