Career Profile
Computer Programmers
Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly.
General Information
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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Computer Programmers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 36 openings per year are projected for Computer Programmers.
Employment Change
Employment for Computer Programmers is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 6.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $44.33/hour. Entry level workers are paid $27.10, while experienced workers are paid $53.89. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 362 Computer Programmers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 375.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Computer Programmers are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, All Other Industries, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Computer Programmers include Computers and Electronics, Mathematics, and Engineering and Technology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Computer Programmers is Bachelor's. 97% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.