As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Programmer in Tacoma, WA is $104,878, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,017 weekly, or $8,740 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Programmer in Tacoma, WA vary widely, spanning from $85,519 to $121,012. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,745) and 75th percentile ($113,323), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,012 per year. This $18,578 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tacoma Entry Level Programmer often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Tacoma currently ranks 140 statewide for Entry Level 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
Entry Level Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $85,519 Tacoma, WA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $94,745 Tacoma, WA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $104,878 Tacoma, WA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $113,323 Tacoma, WA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $121,012 Tacoma, WA April 01, 2026
25% $94,745 10% $85,519 90% $121,012 75% $113,323 $104,878 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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