Computer Programmers in North Carolina

Local pay for computer programmers in North Carolina, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 15-1251

$81,070

median pay, North Carolina

4,120

employed in North Carolina

-19.2%

vs U.S. median

-6.0%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What computer programmers earn in North Carolina

North Carolina · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of computer programmers in North Carolina earn between $44,030 and $105,370 a year; the U.S. median is $100,390.

$26,170

P10

$44,030

P25

$81,070

MEDIAN

$105,370

P75

$134,780

P90

Pay by metro in North Carolina

$106,770

$105,160

$84,720

$84,700

$83,760

$79,530

$77,460

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