Profession

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median89,190 USD
Average95,640 USD
Middle 50%67,370 USD - 116,220 USD
Decile range51,440 USD - 146,050 USD
Bottom decile51,440 USD
Top decile146,050 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median83,820 USD
Average88,040 USD
Middle 50%64,750 USD - 106,520 USD
Decile range51,020 USD - 136,550 USD
Bottom decile51,020 USD
Top decile136,550 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median90,150 USD
Average92,390 USD
Middle 50%71,510 USD - 108,310 USD
Decile range56,420 USD - 127,370 USD
Bottom decile56,420 USD
Top decile127,370 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median89,650 USD
Average90,680 USD
Middle 50%68,950 USD - 110,120 USD
Decile range44,190 USD - 134,810 USD
Bottom decile44,190 USD
Top decile134,810 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median80,240 USD
Average85,390 USD
Middle 50%63,160 USD - 107,360 USD
Decile range48,660 USD - 132,880 USD
Bottom decile48,660 USD
Top decile132,880 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median104,260 USD
Average107,300 USD
Middle 50%81,510 USD - 132,060 USD
Decile range62,120 USD - 160,380 USD
Bottom decile62,120 USD
Top decile160,380 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median85,040 USD
Average84,900 USD
Middle 50%64,900 USD - 105,220 USD
Decile range40,670 USD - 125,760 USD
Bottom decile40,670 USD
Top decile125,760 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median87,370 USD
Average88,370 USD
Middle 50%73,520 USD - 101,320 USD
Decile range62,250 USD - 118,240 USD
Bottom decile62,250 USD
Top decile118,240 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2020
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median87,510 USD
Average90,930 USD
Middle 50%69,510 USD - 111,350 USD
Decile range57,180 USD - 132,360 USD
Bottom decile57,180 USD
Top decile132,360 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018

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