Computer Programmers

Occupation

$98,670
National Median Salary
$47.44
Median Hourly Wage
109,870
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$52,190
$71,860
$98,670
$128,960
$162,090

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+27.2%
10 Year Change
$77,550
2014 Median
$98,670
2024 Median
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Top Paying Industries for Computer Programmers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers $161,680 110
Natural Gas Distribution $156,780 270
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $154,790 3,840
Scientific Research and Development Services $149,350 4,070
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $145,260 30

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Top Paying States for Computer Programmers

State Annual Median Employment
Washington $158,820 3,220
Montana $128,630 450
Oregon $126,980 1,180
Colorado $124,880 1,090
California $116,220 14,720

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Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers Natural Gas Distribution Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Nuclear Electric Power Generation Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) Utilities Health and Personal Care Retailers Temporary Help Services Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) Waste Management and Remediation Services