Computer Programmers pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for computer programmers is $42.78 an hour ($88,990 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Arizona ranks 35th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.71 | $61,790 |
| 25% of workers | $35.51 | $73,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.78 | $88,990 |
| 75% of workers | $61.09 | $127,070 |
| 90% of workers | $79.04 | $164,410 |
Computer Programmers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $102,300 | 70 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $91,110 | 0 |
| Tucson | $88,990 | 230 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
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|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,690 |
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| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $90,280 |
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| Computer Network Architects | $130,890 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $100,650 |
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