Computer Programmers Salary in Washington
Computer Programmers in Washington earn a median of $125,620 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($100,390)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,540
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,760; the top 10% earn over $166,400. Nationally the range is $57,710 to $160,460.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Data Warehousing Specialists$128,760 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
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- Web Developers$130,440 median in Washington
- Software Developers$166,540 median in Washington
- Blockchain Engineers$128,940 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$118,140 median in Washington
Computer Programmers pay in Washington
How much do computer programmers make in Washington?
The median is $125,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,760 and the top 10% earn over $166,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for computer programmers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 46 (+25% vs. the national median of $100,390). Living costs are not included.