Computer Programmers pay in Michigan
$77,870avg. a year
$37.44 an hour · 4,400 employed
Computer Programmers in Michigan earn an average of $77,870 a year. That is $27,300 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $105,170. The best-paying metro area is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI at $94,570.
$65,860Median pay
$37.44Average hourly
+3%Avg. pay since 2020
#43Of 46 states
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for computer programmers by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
11,380 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$94,570
$45.47 an hour
250 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$89,880
$43.21 an hour
330 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$88,790
$42.69 an hour
450 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$87,730
$42.18 an hour
5250 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$87,050
$41.85 an hour
6310 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$86,980
$41.82 an hour
7130 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$80,240
$38.58 an hour
840 jobs
Flint, MI
$71,060
$34.16 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Computer Programmers pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan computer programmers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $105,170 | $50.56 |
| Michigan | $77,870 | $37.44 |
| Indiana | $98,340 | $47.28 |
| Ohio | $93,010 | $44.72 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Software Developers$122,720
- Computer User Support Specialists$59,740
- Computer Systems Analysts$107,150
- Computer Occupations, All Other$107,430
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95,320
- Information Security Analysts$111,160
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer programmers make in Michigan?
The average is $77,870 a year, and the median is $65,860. That is $27,300 (26%) less than the U.S. average of $105,170.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$37.44 an hour on average; the median is $31.67.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($94,570), followed by South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($89,880). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Flint, MI ($71,060).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #43 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.