Computer Programmers pay in Florida
$96,940avg. a year
$46.61 an hour · 4,760 employed
Computer Programmers in Florida earn an average of $96,940 a year. That is $8,230 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $105,170. The best-paying metro area is Naples-Marco Island, FL at $113,080.
$93,180Median pay
$46.61Average hourly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#29Of 46 states
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for computer programmers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
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Naples-Marco Island, FL
$113,080
$54.36 an hour
2830 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$104,980
$50.47 an hour
31,100 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$104,920
$50.44 an hour
460 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$103,710
$49.86 an hour
5280 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$101,960
$49.02 an hour
690 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$96,940
$46.61 an hour
760 jobs
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$95,430
$45.88 an hour
8540 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$94,810
$45.58 an hour
9140 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$93,040
$44.73 an hour
1040 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$89,990
$43.27 an hour
11100 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$89,000
$42.79 an hour
1290 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$83,970
$40.37 an hour
1350 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$82,680
$39.75 an hour
14640 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$75,480
$36.29 an hour
1530 jobs
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
$71,650
$34.45 an hour
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Computer Programmers pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida computer programmers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $105,170 | $50.56 |
| Florida | $96,940 | $46.61 |
| Georgia | $101,520 | $48.81 |
| Alabama | $96,410 | $46.35 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Software Developers$137,010
- Computer User Support Specialists$62,940
- Computer Systems Analysts$106,620
- Computer Occupations, All Other$110,410
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,460
- Information Security Analysts$124,510
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer programmers make in Florida?
The average is $96,940 a year, and the median is $93,180. That is $8,230 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $105,170.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$46.61 an hour on average; the median is $44.80.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL ($113,080), followed by Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL ($104,980). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL ($71,650).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #29 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-1251. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer programmers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.