Computer Programmers Salary in Michigan
Computer Programmers in Michigan earn a median of $65,860 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($100,390)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,400
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,600; the top 10% earn over $127,850. Nationally the range is $57,710 to $160,460.
States ranked near Michigan
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- Database Administrators$99,830 median in Michigan
Computer Programmers pay in Michigan
How much do computer programmers make in Michigan?
The median is $65,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,600 and the top 10% earn over $127,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for computer programmers?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 46 (−34% vs. the national median of $100,390). Living costs are not included.