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The average salary for a computer programmer analyst in the United States is approximately $73,303 per year, translating to about $35 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and industry sector. For instance, professionals in higher-demand regions or specialized sectors often earn higher salaries.
When looking at salary variations by state, some of the highest-paying states for computer programmer analysts include California, New York, and Washington. In these areas, salaries can exceed the national average considerably. Cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle rank among the highest in terms of salary offerings for this profession.
As the tech industry continues to evolve, opportunities for growth in this field are abundant. With the increasing reliance on technology across various sectors, the demand for skilled computer programmer analysts is expected to rise, leading to potential salary increases and new job openings in the coming years.
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The highest-paying states for computer programmer analysts are Washington, California, and Nevada. The lowest average computer programmer analyst salary states are Tennessee, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $78,618 | $37.80 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $75,708 | $36.40 |
| 3 | Oregon | $78,243 | $37.62 |
| 4 | Washington | $86,374 | $41.53 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $74,100 | $35.63 |
| 6 | California | $83,419 | $40.11 |
| 7 | Delaware | $74,942 | $36.03 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $75,799 | $36.44 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $76,894 | $36.97 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $74,764 | $35.94 |
| 11 | Arizona | $72,187 | $34.71 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $72,487 | $34.85 |
| 13 | New York | $76,627 | $36.84 |
| 14 | Maryland | $74,299 | $35.72 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $73,986 | $35.57 |
| 16 | Utah | $71,393 | $34.32 |
| 17 | Colorado | $73,990 | $35.57 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $73,069 | $35.13 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $71,685 | $34.46 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $72,495 | $34.85 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $74,599 | $35.86 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $70,560 | $33.92 |
| 23 | Illinois | $71,959 | $34.60 |
| 24 | Virginia | $70,863 | $34.07 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $72,233 | $34.73 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $70,639 | $33.96 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $69,932 | $33.62 |
| 28 | Alaska | $68,374 | $32.87 |
| 29 | Vermont | $69,159 | $33.25 |
| 30 | Ohio | $69,317 | $33.33 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $66,304 | $31.88 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $67,575 | $32.49 |
| 33 | Texas | $69,142 | $33.24 |
| 34 | Georgia | $69,845 | $33.58 |
| 35 | Alabama | $68,065 | $32.72 |
| 36 | Iowa | $69,367 | $33.35 |
| 37 | Michigan | $67,125 | $32.27 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $64,221 | $30.88 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $68,919 | $33.13 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $66,964 | $32.19 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $65,293 | $31.39 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $65,676 | $31.57 |
| 43 | Idaho | $66,071 | $31.76 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $66,090 | $31.77 |
| 45 | Indiana | $66,460 | $31.95 |
| 46 | Maine | $66,646 | $32.04 |
| 47 | Montana | $62,231 | $29.92 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $66,915 | $32.17 |
| 49 | Missouri | $66,804 | $32.12 |
| 50 | Kansas | $62,041 | $29.83 |
| 51 | Florida | $57,493 | $27.64 |
The highest-paying cities for computer programmer analysts are San Francisco, CA, Bellevue, WA, and Kenner, LA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $89,533 | $43.04 |
| 2 | Bellevue, WA | $86,720 | $41.69 |
| 3 | Kenner, LA | $76,780 | $36.91 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $76,734 | $36.89 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $75,825 | $36.45 |
| 6 | Jersey City, NJ | $74,615 | $35.87 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $73,997 | $35.58 |
| 8 | Hartford, CT | $73,851 | $35.51 |
| 9 | Braintree Town, MA | $72,572 | $34.89 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $72,263 | $34.74 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $72,068 | $34.65 |
| 12 | Charlotte, NC | $71,988 | $34.61 |
| 13 | Reston, VA | $70,907 | $34.09 |
| 14 | Franklin, WI | $70,604 | $33.94 |
| 15 | Alpharetta, GA | $70,028 | $33.67 |
| 16 | Austin, TX | $69,646 | $33.48 |
| 17 | Gahanna, OH | $69,306 | $33.32 |
| 18 | Warren, MI | $67,198 | $32.31 |
| 19 | Tallahassee, FL | $67,166 | $32.29 |
| 20 | Indianapolis, IN | $66,424 | $31.93 |
A computer programmer analyst's salary ranges from $57,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $92,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44 |
| 75th Percentile | $83,000 | $6,917 | $40 |
| Average | $73,303 | $6,109 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| 10th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
The highest paying types of computer programmer analysts are lead programmer, senior programmer, and programmer/analyst lead.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Lead | $95,264 | $7,939 | $45.80 | 122,353 |
| Analyst | $73,007 | $6,084 | $35.10 | 253,138 |
| GIS Analyst | $63,718 | $5,310 | $30.63 | 49,491 |
| Database Analyst | $85,660 | $7,138 | $41.18 | 77,072 |
| Applications Programmer | $85,133 | $7,094 | $40.93 | 215,240 |
| Systems Analyst Programmer | $81,135 | $6,761 | $39.01 | 119,179 |
Top companies hiring computer programmer analysts now:
Computer programmer analyst salaries at Walmart and GDA Technologies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average computer programmer analyst salary at companies like Collaborative and Savi Technology are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walmart | $91,559 | $44.02 |
| 2 | GDA Technologies | $90,991 | $43.75 |
| 3 | Collaborative | $86,474 | $41.57 |
| 4 | Savi Technology | $85,634 | $41.17 |
| 5 | Tavant | $84,453 | $40.60 |
| 6 | Columbia Consulting Group LLC | $84,169 | $40.47 |
| 7 | Data | $83,323 | $40.06 |
| 8 | HTC Global Services - Official Page | $82,836 | $39.83 |
| 9 | Telecom | $82,826 | $39.82 |
| 10 | Sun West Mortgage Company | $82,821 | $39.82 |
| 11 | Orion Systems Integrators | $82,595 | $39.71 |
| 12 | Synechron | $81,661 | $39.26 |
| 13 | Lord & Taylor | $81,422 | $39.15 |
| 14 | Intelliswift | $81,421 | $39.14 |
| 15 | EtQ | $81,173 | $39.03 |
| 16 | Ram Technology | $81,062 | $38.97 |
| 17 | Manatron | $80,031 | $38.48 |
| 18 | CitiusTech | $79,272 | $38.11 |
| 19 | Tyson Foods | $79,123 | $38.04 |
| 20 | SITA | $79,006 | $37.98 |
The average computer programmer analyst salary has risen by $11,805 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average computer programmer analyst earned $61,498 annually, but today, they earn $73,303 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for computer programmer analysts over the last decade.
Compare computer programmer analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare computer programmer analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,300 | $35.24 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $70,900 | $34.08 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $69,300 | $33.31 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $68,900 | $33.13 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $68,100 | $32.74 | +1.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Virginia | Computer Programmer Analyst III | Alexandria, VA | 04/26/2025 | $76,230 |
| State of Florida | OPS Computer Programmer Analyst I | Tallahassee, FL | 04/24/2025 | $41,740 |
| New York Technology Partners, Inc. | Computer Programmer/Analyst | Cupertino, CA | 03/24/2025 | $127,000 |
| Byteinfotek Inc. | Computer Programmer Analyst | Austin, TX | 03/22/2025 | $85,000 |
| Care It Services Inc. | Computer Programmer Analyst | Irving, TX | 03/10/2025 | $85,530 |
| KR3 Information Systems Inc. | Computer Programmer Analyst | Plano, TX | 03/04/2025 | $85,530 |
| PG&E Corporation | Computer Programmer Analyst | Oakland, CA | 02/25/2025 | $85,000 |
| Myflorida | OPS Computer Programmer Analyst I | Tallahassee, FL | 02/21/2025 | $41,740 |
| State of Florida | Computer Programmer Analyst II | Tallahassee, FL | 02/19/2025 | $41,562 |
| Kihomac | Staff Computer Programmer Analyst (Contingent) | Downe, NJ | 02/16/2025 | $125,000 |
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