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Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run.

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Salary Breakdown

Computer Programmers

Average

$79,350

ANNUAL

$38.15

HOURLY

Entry Level

$37,680

ANNUAL

$18.11

HOURLY

Mid Level

$77,750

ANNUAL

$37.38

HOURLY

Expert Level

$127,110

ANNUAL

$61.11

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Computer Programmers

2,410

Projected job openings through 2030


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Computer Programmers

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Junior Programmer

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Computer Programmer

Expert Level

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Manager/Senior Programmer

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Arizona State University
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YearUp
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Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
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Northland Pioneer College
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Arizona State University
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Arizona State University
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Maricopa IT Institute (MITI-EV)
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Cochise College
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Cochise College
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Computer Programmers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Computer Programmers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Programming

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Quality Control Analysis

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning


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