What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Computer in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Cad Jewelry Design at $29,519 (61.1%) above Computer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cad Jewelry Design $77,817 $6,484 $1,496 $37.41 3D Drafter $55,861 $4,655 $1,074 $26.86 Drafting Technician $50,908 $4,242 $979 $24.48 Computer Support Technician $48,988 $4,082 $942 $23.55 Draft Line Technician $43,071 $3,589 $828 $20.71

What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Computer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Computer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (40.7% above average), followed by Clearlake, CA and Bridgehampton, NY. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $67,967 $5,663 $1,307 $32.68 Clearlake, CA $67,806 $5,650 $1,303 $32.60 Bridgehampton, NY $63,379 $5,281 $1,218 $30.47 Wasco, CA $62,001 $5,166 $1,192 $29.81 Somerset, NJ $61,953 $5,162 $1,191 $29.79 New Paltz, NY $61,746 $5,145 $1,187 $29.69 Andrews, MD $61,541 $5,128 $1,183 $29.59 Glenwood Springs, CO $61,314 $5,109 $1,179 $29.48 Miles Manor, AZ $61,260 $5,105 $1,178 $29.45 Frankston, TX $61,187 $5,098 $1,176 $29.42

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Q: How much does a Computer make?

The average annual pay for a computer in the United States is $48,298 a year — that works out to approximately $23.22 an hour. The middle 80% of Computers earn between $37,500 (10th percentile) and $58,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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United States

$48,298

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Ohio

$46,651

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How much does a Computer make?

As of May 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer in the United States is $48,298 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.22 an hour. This is the equivalent of $928/week or $4,024/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,000 and as low as $33,500, the majority of Computer salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $55,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer varies greatly (by as much as 17500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Computer in your area makes on average $46,651 per year, or $1,647 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $48,298. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer salaries.

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

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Clearlake, CA, and Bridgehampton, NY, close behind in the second and third positions. Bridgehampton, NY, beats the national average by $15,081 (31.2%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $19,669 (40.7%) above the $48,298 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Berkeley, CA, and Frankston, TX, , 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 a Computer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$67,967	$5,663	$1,307	$32.68
Clearlake, CA	$67,806	$5,650	$1,303	$32.60
Bridgehampton, NY	$63,379	$5,281	$1,218	$30.47
Wasco, CA	$62,001	$5,166	$1,192	$29.81
Somerset, NJ	$61,953	$5,162	$1,191	$29.79
New Paltz, NY	$61,746	$5,145	$1,187	$29.69
Andrews, MD	$61,541	$5,128	$1,183	$29.59
Glenwood Springs, CO	$61,314	$5,109	$1,179	$29.48
Miles Manor, AZ	$61,260	$5,105	$1,178	$29.45
Frankston, TX	$61,187	$5,098	$1,176	$29.42

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Computer category.

For example Cad Jewelry Design jobs pay as much as $29,519 (61.1%) more than the average Computer salary of $48,298. If you're qualified, finding work as a Cad Jewelry Design may help you make more money than that of the average Computer position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cad Jewelry Design	$77,817	$6,484	$1,496	$37.41
3D Drafter	$55,861	$4,655	$1,074	$26.86
Drafting Technician	$50,908	$4,242	$979	$24.48
Computer Support Technician	$48,988	$4,082	$942	$23.55
Draft Line Technician	$43,071	$3,589	$828	$20.71

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

Infographic detailing Computer salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $48,298 per year or $23.22 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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