Computer Programmer Salary in Wisconsin
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$88,133
across 16 metros
vs National Avg
-7.7%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
16
2 above national avg
Highest Metro
$99,029
Appleton
All metro areas in Wisconsin
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16 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WIWI | $64K | $81K | $99K | $116K | $99K |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $66K | $81K | $96K | $111K | $96K |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $62K | $79K | $95K | $112K | $95K |
| Green Bay, WIWI | $60K | $77K | $94K | $111K | $94K |
| Fond du Lac, WIWI | $62K | $76K | $91K | $105K | $91K |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WIWI | $62K | $76K | $90K | $104K | $90K |
| Janesville-Beloit, WIWI | $62K | $76K | $89K | $102K | $89K |
| Madison, WIWI | $64K | $76K | $88K | $100K | $88K |
| Wausau, WIWI | $61K | $75K | $88K | $101K | $88K |
| Kenosha, WIWI | $57K | $71K | $86K | $100K | $86K |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $59K | $72K | $85K | $98K | $85K |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WIWI | $57K | $71K | $85K | $99K | $85K |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WIWI | $53K | $69K | $84K | $99K | $84K |
| Sheboygan, WIWI | $72K | $77K | $82K | $87K | $82K |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $61K | $71K | $80K | $90K | $81K |
| Eau Claire, WIWI | $53K | $65K | $77K | $88K | $77K |
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.