Computer Programmer Salary in Washington
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$136,319
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+42.8%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
13
13 above national avg
Highest Metro
$167,378
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
All metro areas in Washington
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WAWA | $109K | $138K | $167K | $196K | $167K |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WAWA | $108K | $137K | $167K | $196K | $167K |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WAWA | $108K | $137K | $166K | $196K | $167K |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WAWA | $106K | $135K | $165K | $195K | $165K |
| Yakima, WAWA | $96K | $124K | $152K | $181K | $153K |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan areaWA | $95K | $124K | $152K | $180K | $152K |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan areaWA | $93K | $121K | $150K | $178K | $150K |
| Longview-Kelso, WAWA | $83K | $101K | $119K | $137K | $119K |
| Bellingham, WAWA | $71K | $93K | $116K | $139K | $116K |
| Walla Walla, WAWA | $79K | $97K | $114K | $132K | $115K |
| Kennewick-Richland, WAWA | $78K | $91K | $105K | $119K | $105K |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WAWA | $83K | $91K | $99K | $107K | $99K |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WAWA | $81K | $89K | $96K | $104K | $96K |
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.