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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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median99,700 USD
Average107,750 USD
Middle 50%74,610 USD - 129,650 USD
Decile range58,950 USD - 167,230 USD
Bottom decile58,950 USD
Top decile167,230 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median100,920 USD
Average97,020 USD
Middle 50%73,200 USD - 121,150 USD
Decile range55,640 USD - 127,270 USD
Bottom decile55,640 USD
Top decile127,270 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median94,930 USD
Average95,490 USD
Middle 50%75,960 USD - 111,480 USD
Decile range60,320 USD - 128,790 USD
Bottom decile60,320 USD
Top decile128,790 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median92,850 USD
Average96,700 USD
Middle 50%67,480 USD - 121,680 USD
Decile range62,320 USD - 133,320 USD
Bottom decile62,320 USD
Top decile133,320 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median114,780 USD
Average124,660 USD
Middle 50%82,090 USD - 150,310 USD
Decile range65,110 USD - 180,380 USD
Bottom decile65,110 USD
Top decile180,380 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median99,650 USD
Average115,550 USD
Middle 50%87,190 USD - 130,180 USD
Decile range69,420 USD - 189,280 USD
Bottom decile69,420 USD
Top decile189,280 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median102,560 USD
Average108,000 USD
Middle 50%82,860 USD - 114,400 USD
Decile range64,290 USD - 168,050 USD
Bottom decile64,290 USD
Top decile168,050 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median96,210 USD
Average102,700 USD
Middle 50%73,820 USD - 126,960 USD
Decile range66,180 USD - 137,860 USD
Bottom decile66,180 USD
Top decile137,860 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2023
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median80,470 USD
Average99,140 USD
Middle 50%80,340 USD - 110,030 USD
Decile range80,340 USD - 144,380 USD
Bottom decile80,340 USD
Top decile144,380 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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