(IT) Information Technology

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run.

A Day In The Life

(IT) Information Technology Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Computer Programmers

Average

$85,130

ANNUAL

$40.93

HOURLY

Entry Level

$49,030

ANNUAL

$23.57

HOURLY

Mid Level

$76,010

ANNUAL

$36.54

HOURLY

Expert Level

$127,910

ANNUAL

$61.50

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Computer Programmers

3,200

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Computer Programmers

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Junior Programmer

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Computer Programmer

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Manager/Senior Programmer

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Computer Programmers

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Top Expected Tasks

Computer Programmers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Computer Programmers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Programming

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Quality Control Analysis

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning


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