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
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🇺🇸 United States2025
10102018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1010
GroupMen
Median110,812 USD
Average110,812 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median73,112 USD
Average73,112 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
15-1251SOC 2018 15-1251
GroupAll
Median100,390 USD
Average105,170 USD
Middle 50%75,850 USD - 130,680 USD
Decile range57,710 USD - 160,460 USD
Bottom decile57,710 USD
Top decile160,460 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
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