Computer Programmers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for computer programmers is $45.10 an hour ($93,800 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Alabama ranks 24th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.93 | $58,100 |
| 25% of workers | $34.99 | $72,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.10 | $93,800 |
| 75% of workers | $54.81 | $114,000 |
| 90% of workers | $63.62 | $132,330 |
Computer Programmers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $110,110 | 160 |
| Birmingham | $103,750 | 120 |
| Montgomery | $97,710 | 390 |
| Tuscaloosa | $86,110 | 40 |
| Mobile | $79,640 | 60 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $122,540 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $49,630 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $101,770 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $81,400 |
| Computer Network Architects | $130,810 |
| Information Security Analysts | $122,730 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,330 |
| Database Administrators | $93,900 |
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