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15-1251 Computer Programmers

Occupational Description:
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2025

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southwest Minnesota	50	10	$43.43/hr	$26.53/hr	$36.41/hr	$39.99/hr	$54.25/hr	$62.49/hr

Leading Industries for Computer Programmers

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	N/A	N/A
Construction	N/A	N/A
Manufacturing	340	$39.94/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	270	$45.57/hr
Information	30	$38.43/hr
Financial Activities	30	$52.94/hr
Professional and Business Services	340	$44.13/hr
Education and Health Services	160	$39.99/hr
Other Services	N/A	N/A
Public Administration	780	$58.47/hr

Other Regional Data for Computer Programmers

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	10	$47.41/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	20	$38.82/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	20	$40.44/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	30	$39.99/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	40	$37.16/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	50	$37.89/hr	-12.5%
Southwest Minnesota	50	$39.99/hr	-12.3%
Northwest Balance of State	50	$37.54/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	60	$46.37/hr	-14.8%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	60	$46.37/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	70	$39.67/hr	-8.3%
Southeast Balance of State	70	$46.73/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	80	$46.73/hr	-9.0%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	80	$53.01/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	130	$41.55/hr	N/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	1,570	$56.45/hr	-14.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	1,620	$56.45/hr	N/A
Minnesota	1,960	$52.88/hr	-13.4%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Web Developers	1,470	$48.70/hr	15.7%
Database Architects	910	$63.59/hr	7.7%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	2,930	$51.16/hr	18.9%
Computer Systems Analysts	10,580	$52.05/hr	7.3%

Task for Computer Programmers

Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel.
Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs.
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.