The salary statistics and trend of computer programmers in the industry of specialized design services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer programmers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $76,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $136,030 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer programmers in the industry of specialized design services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer programmers is $136,030. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $76,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer programmers is $42,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer programmers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $76,130 | 12.57% | 12.69% |
| 2016 | $66,560 | -10.07% | - |
| 2015 | $73,260 | 8.53% | - |
| 2014 | $67,010 | -8.36% | - |
| 2013 | $72,610 | 8.46% | - |
| 2012 | $66,470 | - | - |
The average salaries of computer programmers in 15 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer programmers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.