Computer Programmers Salary
Computer Programmers in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA make a median of $125,240 a year, or about $60.21 an hour. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $125K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.35), that's roughly $124,803 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,131/month, or 14% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $125K actually covers in Spokane-Spokane Valley, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Spokane-Spokane Valley’s Regional Price Parity (100.35). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Spokane-Spokane Valley
Spokane-Spokane Valley sits well above the national pay line for computer programmers, local pay runs about 25% higher than the U.S. median of $100K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,131/month, 14.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.35) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Spokane-Spokane Valley offers a genuinely strong financial position for computer programmers at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer programmers in metros near Spokane-Spokane Valley, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $104K | $101K |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $102K | $97K |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $109K | $105K |
| Boise City | $92K | $94K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
Entry-level computer programmers (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $125K. Top earners bring in $125K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
Computer Programmers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Computer Programmers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $134K | +33% | 1,650 |
| Massachusetts | $128K | +28% | 1,930 |
| Washington | $126K | +25% | 2,540 |
| Maryland | $126K | +25% | 2,490 |
| Virginia | $122K | +21% | 3,070 |
| Hawaii | $118K | +18% | 450 |
| California | $117K | +16% | 11,340 |
| Arkansas | $112K | +11% | 1,050 |
| Minnesota | $107K | +7% | 2,070 |
| New Jersey | $105K | +5% | 3,930 |
| Utah | $105K | +4% | 690 |
| Colorado | $105K | +4% | 930 |
| New York | $104K | +4% | 7,020 |
| Maine | $102K | +1% | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $100K | -1% | 990 |
| South Carolina | $100K | -1% | 790 |
| Oregon | $100K | -1% | 1,370 |
| Texas | $99K | -1% | 7,620 |
| Georgia | $98K | -2% | 1,890 |
| Indiana | $97K | -3% | 1,520 |
| Rhode Island | $96K | -4% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $95K | -5% | 1,090 |
| Kentucky | $95K | -6% | 950 |
| Alabama | $94K | -7% | 890 |
| Nevada | $94K | -7% | 840 |
| Florida | $93K | -7% | 4,760 |
| Kansas | $93K | -7% | 460 |
| North Dakota | $92K | -8% | 190 |
| Alaska | $92K | -9% | 530 |
| Missouri | $90K | -10% | 1,520 |
| Montana | $90K | -10% | N/A |
| Vermont | $90K | -11% | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $89K | -11% | 3,120 |
| Idaho | $89K | -11% | N/A |
| Arizona | $89K | -11% | 1,560 |
| Ohio | $85K | -15% | 2,100 |
| Mississippi | $85K | -15% | 1,170 |
| New Mexico | $84K | -17% | 600 |
| Wyoming | $82K | -19% | 60 |
| North Carolina | $81K | -19% | 4,120 |
| Iowa | $79K | -21% | 950 |
| New Hampshire | $74K | -26% | N/A |
| Illinois | $73K | -28% | 1,280 |
| Michigan | $66K | -34% | 4,400 |
| West Virginia | $65K | -35% | 140 |
| South Dakota | $58K | -42% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 46 states with published data
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a computer programmer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Yes — at the median salary of $125K, rent takes 14.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,131/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer programmers in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer programmers typically earn — is $75K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,123/month. At HUD’s $1,131/month FMR, rent would take 22% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is computer programmer a high-paying job in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Local pay is 25% above the national median — $125K here vs. $100K nationally.
How does Spokane-Spokane Valley compare to the national average for computer programmers?
Spokane-Spokane Valley pays $125K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s +25%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.35), the purchasing-power equivalent is $125K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do computer programmers make in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
The median is $125,240 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,470, and experienced computer programmers can clear $125,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $125K enough to live in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,030/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,131/month, which eats 14.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a computer programmers salary go in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
Spokane-Spokane Valley has a Regional Price Parity of 100.35 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer programmers salary is worth about $124,803 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do computer programmers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.