As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Oregon is $91,186, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,754 weekly, or $7,599 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for C Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for C Programmer in Oregon vary widely, spanning from $74,355 to $105,214. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,376) and 75th percentile ($98,529), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,214 per year. This $16,153 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Team Development or Agile, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oregon C Programmer often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 87 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 nationwide for C Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $74,355 OR April 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $82,376 OR April 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $91,186 OR April 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $98,529 OR April 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $105,214 OR April 01, 2026
25% $82,376 10% $74,355 90% $105,214 75% $98,529 $91,186 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a C Programmer ?

A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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Location Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $96,146 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $95,898 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $96,679 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $90,156 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $84,092 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $90,156 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $91,120 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $90,468 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $90,477 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $91,479 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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