The median annual wage for Computer Programmers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $103,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $112,670.
Pay spans roughly $65,120 at the 10th percentile to $166,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.80 per hour. An estimated 4,090 people work as computer programmers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $103,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $112,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.80 |
| 10th percentile | $65,120 |
| 90th percentile | $166,450 |
| Employment | 4,090 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.