Computer Programmers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for computer programmers is $50.45 an hour ($104,940 a year). About 3,930 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($100,390). New Jersey ranks 10th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.25 | $65,000 |
| 25% of workers | $42.64 | $88,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.45 | $104,940 |
| 75% of workers | $71.05 | $147,790 |
| 90% of workers | $83.17 | $172,990 |
Computer Programmers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $110,990 | 220 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $88,220 | 50 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $135,940 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $64,470 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $122,890 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,310 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $116,420 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $119,470 |
| Computer Network Architects | $162,350 |
| Information Security Analysts | $134,820 |
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