Computer Programmers in Ohio
Get the information you need to know about working as a Computer Programmer.
While jobs for Computer Programmers in Ohio are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Computer Programmers in Ohio is expected to decrease.
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Computer Programmers in Ohio 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 Ohio?
In Ohio, there were 5,150 people working as Computer Programmers in the year 2018.
There were 4,720 Computer Programmers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 430 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,970 Computer Programmers working in it, which means Ohio has more Computer Programmers than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Computer Programmers in this state are declining at a rate of 15.9% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -7.2%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 240 annual Computer Programmers job openings in Ohio, and 4,920 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 Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Computer Programmers ranged from $43,700 to $109,780 with $72,780 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $21.01 to $52.78. The median hourly rate was $34.99.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $33.21 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.78.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Ohio 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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Columbus, OH | 1,450 | $80,620 |
Cleveland-Elyria, OH | 1,170 | $64,070 |
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 1,160 | $70,450 |
Akron, OH | 320 | $71,360 |
Dayton, OH | 320 | $75,600 |
Toledo, OH | 200 | $70,470 |
Canton-Massillon, OH | 110 | $61,500 |
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA | 40 | $60,130 |
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 30 | $94,200 |
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 |
Related Careers in Ohio
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Occupation | Ohio Employment Total |
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Software Developers, Applications | 35,100 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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