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Computer Programmers Salary in Missouri
Computer Programmers in Missouri earn a median $90,420 a year, 10% below the U.S. median.
- Median in MO
- $90,420 a year
- U.S. median
- $100,390 a year
- Employment
- 1,520
- Location quotient
- 0.87
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Missouri
- Median (50%)
- $90,420 · $43.47 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $91,390 · $43.94 an hour (estimate error ±3.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $54,760 · $26.33 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $69,080 · $33.21 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $106,970 · $51.43 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $126,590 · $60.86 an hour
- Employment
- 1,520 (estimate error ±10.7%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.52
- Location quotient
- 0.87 (1.00 = national share)
Computer Programmers pay by metro area in Missouri
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $101,830 | 500 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $96,920 | 660 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $81,150 | 70 |
| Springfield, MO | $80,640 | 90 |
H-1B filings for computer programmers in Missouri
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
110 certified filings with a median offered wage of $86,500.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do computer programmers make in Missouri?
- The median wage for computer programmers in Missouri is $90,420 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,520 jobs in the state.
- Where in Missouri do computer programmers earn the most?
- Kansas City, MO-KS has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $101,830 a year.