Computer Programmer Salary in Tennessee
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$113,630
across 11 metros
vs National Avg
+19.1%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
11
6 above national avg
Highest Metro
$153,026
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
All metro areas in Tennessee
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11 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNTN | $62K | $107K | $153K | $198K | $153K |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $62K | $107K | $152K | $197K | $153K |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $61K | $103K | $145K | $187K | $146K |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $60K | $101K | $141K | $181K | $141K |
| Jackson, TNTN | $57K | $94K | $130K | $167K | $131K |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $55K | $76K | $97K | $119K | $98K |
| Cleveland, TNTN | $54K | $74K | $93K | $113K | $93K |
| Johnson City, TNTN | $53K | $72K | $90K | $109K | $91K |
| Morristown, TNTN | $55K | $70K | $84K | $99K | $84K |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VATN | $52K | $67K | $82K | $96K | $82K |
| Knoxville, TNTN | $56K | $67K | $79K | $90K | $79K |
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.