Computer Programmers in New York
Get the information you need to know about working as a Computer Programmer.
While jobs for Computer Programmers in New York are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Computer Programmers in New York is expected to decrease.
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Computer Programmers in New York 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 New York?
In 2018, there were 15,380 Computer Programmers working in the state.
There were 16,420 Computer Programmers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 1,040 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,970 Computer Programmers working in it, which means New York has more Computer Programmers than average.
Job Projections for New York
Jobs for Computer Programmers in this state are declining at a rate of 5.5% which is a slower decline than the nationwide estimated projection of
New York Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 1,100 annual job openings, and a total of 18,910 jobs for New York Computer Programmers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 15,500 annual jobs and 273,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Computer Programmers Make in New York?
In 2018 wages for Computer Programmers ranged from $48,440 to $140,500 with $85,450 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $23.29 to $67.55. The median hourly rate was $41.08.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $39.52 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.56.
The median salary in New York is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top New York 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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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 17,380 | $84,800 |
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 1,970 | $76,810 |
Rochester, NY | 1,150 | $78,780 |
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY | 960 | $74,350 |
Syracuse, NY | 740 | $86,590 |
Ithaca, NY | 250 | $97,730 |
Binghamton, NY | 160 | $76,360 |
Utica-Rome, NY | 140 | $66,500 |
Kingston, NY | 100 | $58,310 |
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 | New York Employment Total |
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Software Developers, Applications | 52,640 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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