15-1299

Computer Occupations, All Other

Role Overview

All computer occupations not listed separately. Excludes “Computer and Information Systems Managers” (11-3021), “Computer Hardware Engineers” (17-2061), “Electrical and Electronics Engineers” (17-2070), “Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1021), “Special Effects Artists and Animators” (27-1014), “Graphic Designers” (27-1024), “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars” (29-9021), and “Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers” (49-2011).

Recommended Majors

Computer and Information Sciences, General. Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. Information Science/Studies. Computer Science. Information Technology Project Management. Bioinformatics. Computational Biology. Mathematics and Computer Science. Accounting and Computer Science. Computational Science. Human Computer Interaction. Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics. Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. Medical Informatics.

Related Careers

Actuaries Actuaries Computer and Information Analysts Computer and Information Research Scientists Computer and Information Research Scientists Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Maryland	$141,540
District of Columbia	$137,610
Virginia	$132,810
Delaware	$132,670
Washington	$131,800
California	$128,750
Colorado	$119,560
West Virginia	$113,030
Hawaii	$112,050
Arizona	$112,010
Vermont	$109,220
Texas	$108,170
North Carolina	$106,240
Massachusetts	$105,890
New York	$105,210

Frequently Asked Questions

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$108,970

Projected Growth (10yr)

+8.2%

Avg. annual openings

31.3k

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