Computer Occupations

Occupation

$105,990

National Median Salary

$50.96

Median Hourly Wage

4,786,660

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$53,340

$76,180

$105,990

$147,220

$180,110

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.5%

10 Year Change

$79,390

2014 Median

$105,990

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

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Top Paying Industries for Computer Occupations

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Taxi and Limousine Service	$200,020	7,840
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services	$181,250	67,050
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	$169,560	8,600
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	$167,270	9,030
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers	$164,060	40,860

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Taxi and Limousine Service Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers Broadcasting and Content Providers Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Other Investment Pools and Funds Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities Hydroelectric Power Generation Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences