Computer Programmers in Florida
Considering a career as a Computer Programmer in Florida?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Computer Programmers in Florida are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Computer Programmers in Florida is growing slower than average.
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Computer Programmers in Florida 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 Florida?
There were approximately 10,390 workers employed as Computer Programmers in this state in 2018.
There were 10,670 Computer Programmers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 280 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,970 Computer Programmers working in it, which means Florida has more Computer Programmers than average.
Job Projections for Florida
Jobs for Computer Programmers in this state are growing at a rate of 1.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -7.2%.
Florida Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 830 annual Computer Programmers job openings in Florida, and 13,210 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 15,500 annual jobs and 273,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Computer Programmers Make in Florida?
In 2018 wages for Computer Programmers ranged from $42,460 to $121,260 with $72,860 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $20.42 to $58.3. The median hourly rate was $35.03.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $35.48 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.45.
The median salary in Florida is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Florida 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 |
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 3,200 | $72,150 |
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 1,740 | $75,160 |
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 1,620 | $75,330 |
Jacksonville, FL | 1,440 | $80,820 |
Tallahassee, FL | 440 | $57,780 |
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL | 230 | $70,500 |
Gainesville, FL | 220 | $56,380 |
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 220 | $66,360 |
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | 170 | $48,460 |
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 160 | $72,240 |
Port St. Lucie, FL | 120 | $75,460 |
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | 90 | $52,820 |
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | 60 | $55,580 |
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL | 50 | $57,470 |
Ocala, FL | 30 | $52,440 |
Top States for Computer Programmers Employment
View the list below to see where most Computer Programmers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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 |
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Occupation | Florida Employment Total |
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Software Developers, Applications | 38,160 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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