Computer Programmers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for computer programmers is $31.67 an hour ($65,860 a year). About 4,400 people work in this job there.
That is 34% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Michigan ranks 44th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.11 | $35,600 |
| 25% of workers | $27.26 | $56,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.67 | $65,860 |
| 75% of workers | $47.55 | $98,900 |
| 90% of workers | $61.47 | $127,850 |
Computer Programmers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $87,860 | 1,380 |
| Traverse City | $85,590 | 30 |
| Ann Arbor | $85,580 | 310 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $80,060 | 250 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $78,880 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $74,110 | 130 |
| Flint | $67,300 | 40 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $125,570 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $56,240 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $103,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $105,680 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $92,750 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $98,720 |
| Information Security Analysts | $106,230 |
| Computer Network Architects | $112,040 |
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