Computer Programmers Salary in Michigan

Computer programmers in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $94,570 a year) and the least in Flint ($71,060), across the 7 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $77,870 and the median at $65,860 for 4,400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$94,570
Traverse City$88,790
Kalamazoo$87,730
Grand Rapids$87,050
Ann Arbor$86,980
Lansing$80,240
Flint$71,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$94,570	$87,860	$74,730	$69,457	100
Traverse City	$88,790	$85,590	$64,900	$67,767	93
Kalamazoo	$87,730	$78,880	$65,250	$67,066	95
Grand Rapids	$87,050	$80,060	$65,160	$65,398	96
Ann Arbor	$86,980	$85,580	$60,640	$66,570	101
Lansing	$80,240	$74,110	$58,850	$61,371	95
Flint	$71,060	$67,300	$51,710	$55,395	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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