Computer Programmers Salary
Computer Programmers in Visalia, CA make a median of $121,710 a year, or about $58.51 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $130K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 99.83), that's roughly $121,917 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,474/month, or 20.5% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $122K actually covers in Visalia, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Visalia’s Regional Price Parity (99.83). 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 Visalia
Visalia sits well above the national pay line for computer programmers, local pay runs about 21% higher than the U.S. median of $100K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,474/month, 20.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 99.83) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Visalia offers a genuinely strong financial position for computer programmers at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer programmers in metros near Visalia, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $107K | $94K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $131K | $113K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $134K | $120K |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $155K | $140K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Visalia, CA
Entry-level computer programmers (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $122K. Top earners bring in $130K or more, a $66K 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 Visalia?
Yes — at the median salary of $122K, rent takes 20.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,474/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer programmers in Visalia?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer programmers typically earn — is $64K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,269/month. At HUD’s $1,474/month FMR, rent would take 35% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is computer programmer a high-paying job in Visalia?
Local pay is 21% above the national median — $122K here vs. $100K nationally.
How does Visalia compare to the national average for computer programmers?
Visalia pays $122K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s +21%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 99.83), the purchasing-power equivalent is $122K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do computer programmers make in Visalia, CA?
The median is $121,710 a year, that works out to about $59 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,060, and experienced computer programmers can clear $130,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $122K enough to live in Visalia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,207/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,474/month, which eats 20.5% 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 Visalia?
Visalia has a Regional Price Parity of 99.83 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer programmers salary is worth about $121,917 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.