Computer Programmers in Alaska

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While jobs for Computer Programmers in Alaska are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.

• Employment for Computer Programmers in Alaska is expected to decrease.

• Computer Programmers in Alaska earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Computer Programmer Career?

• Computer & Information Sciences
• Computer Programming
• General Computer Programming
• App Specific Computer Programming
• Computer Programming Certifications
• Other Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Computer Science
• Computer Software & Applications
• Computer Graphics
• Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation
• Engineering Technologies
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Computer Software Technology
• Health Professions
• Health & Medical Administrative Services
• Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
• Business, Management & Marketing
• Management Information Systems
• General Management Information Systems

How Many Computer Programmers Work in Alaska?

In 2018, there were 620 Computer Programmers working in the state.

There were 600 Computer Programmers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 2,970 Computer Programmers working in it, which means Alaska has fewer Computer Programmers than average.

Job Projections for Alaska

Jobs for Computer Programmers in this state are declining at a rate of 1.8% which is a slower decline than the nationwide estimated projection of %.

Alaska Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 560 total jobs in 2026 for Computer Programmers in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 15,500 annual jobs and 273,600 total jobs in 2026.

What do Computer Programmers Make in Alaska?

In 2018 wages for Computer Programmers ranged from $53,030 to $118,790 with $84,840 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.5 to $57.11. The median hourly rate was $40.79.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $41.15 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate declined by $0.36.

The median salary in Alaska is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Alaska Metros for Computer Programmers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Computer Programmers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Anchorage, AK	350	$84,000
Fairbanks, AK	70	$70,590

Top States for Computer Programmers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Computer Programmers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	29,740	$95,370
Texas	20,960	$84,980
New York	15,380	$85,450
Illinois	11,350	$87,770
Florida	10,390	$72,860
New Jersey	9,930	$76,320
Washington	9,670	$131,520
Pennsylvania	8,990	$84,880
Alabama	7,750	$82,410
Virginia	7,110	$92,550
North Carolina	6,210	$91,340
Missouri	5,630	$76,140
Wisconsin	5,530	$75,480
Georgia	5,460	$87,770
Ohio	5,150	$72,780
Indiana	5,010	$73,870
Maryland	4,790	$88,860
Minnesota	4,520	$81,200
Massachusetts	4,420	$92,200
Connecticut	4,110	$91,980

Below are the states where Computer Programmers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$131,520
District of Columbia	$106,150
California	$95,370
Colorado	$92,680
Virginia	$92,550
Massachusetts	$92,200
Connecticut	$91,980
North Carolina	$91,340
Maryland	$88,860
Georgia	$87,770

Related Careers in Alaska

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	Alaska Employment Total
Software Developers, Applications	360

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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