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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage42.66
Entry wage33.13
10th percentile wage31.55
50th percentile wage43.09
90th percentile wage62.41
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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$42.66 $36.62  $6.04
2014$42.45+.5%$36.44 +.5%$6.01
2013$41.66+1.9%$35.76 +1.9%$5.90
2012$40.86+1.9%$35.08 +1.9%$5.79
2011$40.07+2.0%$34.39 +2.0%$5.67
2010$39.44+1.6%$33.86 +1.6%$5.58
2009$38.75+1.8%$33.27 +1.8%$5.49
2008$38.34+1.1%$32.91 +1.1%$5.43
2007$37.20+3.1%$31.93 +3.1%$5.27
2006$35.95+3.5%$30.86 +3.5%$5.09
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$42.66 $22.39  $20.27
2014$42.45+.5%$22.21 +.8%$20.25
2013$41.66+1.9%$21.73 +2.2%$19.92
2012$40.86+1.9%$21.29 +2.1%$19.57
2011$40.07+2.0%$20.93 +1.7%$19.14
2010$39.44+1.6%$20.60 +1.6%$18.84
2009$38.75+1.8%$20.25 +1.7%$18.50
2008$38.34+1.1%$19.98 +1.4%$18.36
2007$37.20+3.1%$19.47 +2.6%$17.73
2006$35.95+3.5%$18.85 +3.3%$17.11

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.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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