Computer Programmers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for computer programmers is $38.98 an hour ($81,070 a year). About 4,120 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). North Carolina ranks 40th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.58 | $26,170 |
| 25% of workers | $21.17 | $44,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.98 | $81,070 |
| 75% of workers | $50.66 | $105,370 |
| 90% of workers | $64.80 | $134,780 |
Computer Programmers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $106,770 | 60 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $105,160 | 450 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $84,720 | 670 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $84,700 | 190 |
| Winston-Salem | $83,760 | 230 |
| Wilmington | $79,530 | 70 |
| Asheville | $77,460 | 0 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,710 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,120 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $106,850 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,850 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $95,230 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $100,390 |
| Information Security Analysts | $131,540 |
| Computer Network Architects | $127,320 |
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