Computer Programmers pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for computer programmers is $44.09 an hour ($91,700 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Alaska ranks 29th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.84 | $64,150 |
| 25% of workers | $38.10 | $79,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.09 | $91,700 |
| 75% of workers | $55.71 | $115,880 |
| 90% of workers | $66.60 | $138,530 |
Computer Programmers pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $91,130 | 320 |
| Fairbanks-College | $90,730 | 30 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $63,110 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,500 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $105,960 |
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