Computer Programmers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for computer programmers is $41.00 an hour ($85,270 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Ohio ranks 36th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.53 | $51,030 |
| 25% of workers | $32.61 | $67,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.00 | $85,270 |
| 75% of workers | $51.49 | $107,100 |
| 90% of workers | $64.60 | $134,370 |
Computer Programmers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $101,640 | 410 |
| Canton-Massillon | $96,750 | 30 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $96,350 | 200 |
| Columbus | $80,910 | 410 |
| Toledo | $79,770 | 100 |
| Cleveland | $79,290 | 400 |
| Akron | $78,070 | 140 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $73,440 | 40 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $114,090 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,720 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $102,320 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,570 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $70,080 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,780 |
| Information Security Analysts | $110,480 |
| Computer Network Architects | $131,070 |
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