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Computer Programmers

Role Overview

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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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$158,820
Montana	$128,630
Oregon	$126,980
Colorado	$124,880
California	$116,220
Massachusetts	$115,200
Virginia	$111,860
Wisconsin	$109,580
Minnesota	$108,450
Hawaii	$108,040
Wyoming	$105,420
Kentucky	$104,840
Maine	$103,110
Maryland	$103,000
New Jersey	$102,770

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Median Annual Salary

$98,670

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-6.0%

Avg. annual openings

5.5k

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