Computer Programmer
Computer Programmer Job Description
There’s no doubt that a career in computer programming, as well as a computer programmer salary, can be attractive to anyone who’s got a knack for creating software and helping others. The most basic duty of a computer programmer is to employ his/her knowledge in math and computer science to create/maintain useful software. The software that a computer programmer might create could range anywhere from video games all the way to network systems. Because technology advances so rapidly, the duties and practices of a computer programmer on a computer may change over time as new methods and technologies emerge.
A computer programmer that works in a corporate setting among other programmers and shows superior work ethic and creativity is highly likely to being promoted to a lead programmer position. These positions offer attractive salaries and more responsibility over operations in the company.
Computer Programmer Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Computer Programmer is $51455 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $82609. The lowest salary reported was $30032. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Computer Programmer is $16.735 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $23.72. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $9.75. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Computer Programmer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $494.35 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $495.79 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Computer Programmer. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $38,794 – $90,175
Florida – $25,784 – $73,307
Illinois – $37,500 – $72,468
New York – $31,786 – $89,140
Ohio – $34,601 – $73,632
Pennsylvania – $31,511 – $76,513
Texas – $38,387 – $89,537
These are the highest paying cities for a Computer Programmer. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Chicago, Illinois –
Dallas, Texas –
Atlanta, Georgia –
San Francisco, California –
San Diego, California –
St. Louis, Missouri –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Computer Programmer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $51455 while in 2007 it was just $47718.47
How To Become a Computer Programmer
In many cases, a computer programmer needs to have a bachelor’s degree under his/her belt before an employer will even consider them for hire. This degree’s focus can range anywhere from computer science to information technology. In some cases, an employer or client will hire a computer programmer if he/she has an associate’s degree. However, in the majority of cases, a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Many employers/clients will prefer that a programmer has gained at least a little bit of prior experience before hiring them on for a job or employment. This type of experience can be gained easily through an internship. Employers also prefer a computer programmer that stays up to date on the latest trends in technology and computer programming.
Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2008, employment in the field for computer programmers was projected to descend by 3% by the year of 2018. Many factors are expected to contribute to this slight decline such as basic users learning how to write/code their own software and even employers/clients outsourcing computer programming work to overseas workers. However, this does not mean that the field of computer programming in the US is absolutely doomed. Employers and clients alike will still express a strong need for computer programmers, as there are loads of software being written every day.
Overall, people that are aspiring to get into the field of computer programming shouldn’t shy away too much from the idea of a slight decline over the span of 10 years. Computer programming still offers a viable and supplemental means for employment, and it is a great career for anyone who’s got a knack for gadgets and technology to get into.
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 83% of Computer Programmers were males while 17% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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