Applied Computing

Applied Computing Salary

$21K

$105.5K

$181K

$108,775

/year

$52.30

/hour

Applied Computing Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$108,775

Columbus

Ohio

$105,065

    Do you get a good deal as an Applied Computing?

    Take The Breakroom Quiz to find out if your job offers fair pay and conditions. The 3-minute quiz lets you compare your pay, hours, benefits, and more.

    Take The Breakroom Quiz

    Breakroom banner

    How much does an Applied Computing make?

    As of Jun 12, 2026, the average annual pay for an Applied Computing in the United States is $108,775 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $52.30 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,091/week or $9,064/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $181,000 and as low as $21,000, the majority of Applied Computing salaries currently range between $85,500 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $153,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Applied Computing varies greatly (by as much as 54500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Applied Computing in your area makes on average $105,065 per year, or $3,710 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $108,775. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Applied Computing salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Applied Computing jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as an Applied Computing on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Applied Computing Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Applied Computing job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Beverly, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Beverly, MA, beats the national average by $25,074 (23.1%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $26,159 (24.0%) above the $108,775 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Applied Computing appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Livermore, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Applied Computing role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $134,934

    $64.87

    Cupertino, CA

    $134,200

    $64.52

    Beverly, MA

    $133,849

    $64.35

    Berkeley, CA

    $133,188

    $64.03

    Glenwood Springs, CO

    $131,535

    $63.24

    Sitka, AK

    $131,038

    $63.00

    Clay, CA

    $130,917

    $62.94

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $129,646

    $62.33

    San Francisco, CA

    $128,155

    $61.61

    Livermore, CA

    $127,591

    $61.34

    What are Top 1 Best Paying Related Applied Computing Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Applied Computing job category, we found that Orbital Analyst jobs have average salaries similar than Applied Computing jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Orbital Analyst

    $71,511

    $34.38

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Applied Computing salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $108,775 per year or $52.30 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.