New Jersey

Computer Programmers Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$114,950
+9.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$55.27
 
10th Percentile
$65,000
Entry level
90th Percentile
$172,990
Senior level
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Salary Range

Computer Programmers in New Jersey earn between $65,000 and $172,990, with a mean of $114,950. The national average for this role is $105,341.

$114,950 mean
10th Percentile$65,00090th Percentile$172,990

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$114,950
National Average$105,341
Massachusetts$127,520
Washington$126,540
Virginia$122,060
Connecticut$121,270
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.