Computer Programmers (15-1131) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		5,850
Mean wage		$40.03
Entry wage		$28.14
10th percentile wage		$25.44
50th percentile wage		$39.68
90th percentile wage		$56.78

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4,370	74.7%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	250	4.2%
Management of Companies and Enterprises	190	3.3%
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities	150	2.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	250	46.99
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities	150	44.59
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	10	43.72
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	120	43.64

Computer Programmers (15-1131)

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$39.68		$42.20		-$2.52
2016	$38.75	+2.4%	$41.21	+2.4%	-$2.46
2015	$38.01	+2%	$40.42	+2%	-$2.41
2014	$37.30	+1.9%	$39.67	+1.9%	-$2.36
2013	$36.58	+1.9%	$38.91	+1.9%	-$2.32
2012	$35.87	+2%	$38.15	+2%	-$2.27
2011	$35.32	+1.6%	$37.56	+1.6%	-$2.24
2010	$34.70	+1.8%	$36.90	+1.8%	-$2.20
2009	$34.33	+1.1%	$36.51	+1.1%	-$2.17
2008	$33.30	+3.1%	$35.42	+3.1%	-$2.11
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$39.68		$22.06		$17.62
2016	$38.75	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$17.40
2015	$38.01	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$17.10
2014	$37.30	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$16.84
2013	$36.58	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$16.54
2012	$35.87	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$16.17
2011	$35.32	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$15.92
2010	$34.70	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$15.63
2009	$34.33	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$15.52
2008	$33.30	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$14.98

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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