U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Excludes "Computer Occupations" (15-1111 through 15-1199).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288,660 | 0.8 % | $59.27 | $123,280 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.34 | $43.68 | $55.67 | $70.23 | (5) |
| Annual Wage (2) | $71,420 | $90,850 | $115,780 | $146,080 | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 52,090 | 3.62 | $64.16 | $133,450 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 26,700 | 1.40 | $60.51 | $125,860 |
| Insurance Carriers | 14,940 | 1.26 | $57.32 | $119,220 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 9,660 | 0.34 | $48.42 | $100,710 |
| Software Publishers | 9,560 | 3.77 | $66.87 | $139,090 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Publishers | 9,560 | 3.77 | $66.87 | $139,090 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 52,090 | 3.62 | $64.16 | $133,450 |
| Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 7,950 | 3.31 | $61.56 | $128,050 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 5,180 | 3.29 | $66.72 | $138,790 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 540 | 2.78 | $63.32 | $131,710 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Information Services | 3,050 | 2.22 | $72.77 | $151,360 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 2,490 | 0.75 | $71.00 | $147,690 |
| Securities and Commodity Exchanges | 190 | 2.51 | $69.86 | $145,300 |
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 4,500 | 0.98 | $68.76 | $143,020 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 80 | 0.08 | $68.25 | $141,950 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 38,380 | 2.74 | 1.21 | $67.98 | $141,410 |
| New York | 23,080 | 2.77 | 1.22 | $68.70 | $142,910 |
| Texas | 17,870 | 1.77 | 0.78 | $58.63 | $121,940 |
| New Jersey | 15,010 | 3.98 | 1.75 | $68.68 | $142,860 |
| Illinois | 13,490 | 2.44 | 1.08 | $54.68 | $113,720 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3,640 | 5.70 | 2.51 | $62.04 | $129,040 |
| Connecticut | 6,660 | 4.17 | 1.83 | $54.32 | $112,980 |
| Massachusetts | 12,940 | 4.15 | 1.83 | $64.61 | $134,380 |
| New Jersey | 15,010 | 3.98 | 1.75 | $68.68 | $142,860 |
| New Hampshire | 2,360 | 3.92 | 1.72 | $58.95 | $122,610 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 23,080 | 2.77 | 1.22 | $68.70 | $142,910 |
| New Jersey | 15,010 | 3.98 | 1.75 | $68.68 | $142,860 |
| California | 38,380 | 2.74 | 1.21 | $67.98 | $141,410 |
| Virginia | 13,160 | 3.73 | 1.64 | $66.35 | $138,000 |
| Massachusetts | 12,940 | 4.15 | 1.83 | $64.61 | $134,380 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 19,620 | 3.94 | 1.73 | $74.00 | $153,910 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 14,420 | 6.30 | 2.77 | $67.41 | $140,200 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 10,270 | 2.90 | 1.28 | $56.11 | $116,710 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 8,950 | 5.40 | 2.38 | $65.98 | $137,240 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 8,590 | 2.25 | 0.99 | $64.56 | $134,290 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 8,250 | 4.92 | 2.17 | $57.64 | $119,900 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 7,900 | 3.59 | 1.58 | $57.44 | $119,460 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 7,420 | 8.66 | 3.81 | $82.02 | $170,590 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 6,760 | 5.02 | 2.21 | $64.45 | $134,060 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 6,490 | 3.24 | 1.43 | $61.36 | $127,630 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 1,350 | 8.73 | 3.85 | $65.86 | $136,980 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 7,420 | 8.66 | 3.81 | $82.02 | $170,590 |
| Durham, NC | 1,700 | 6.36 | 2.80 | $63.62 | $132,330 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 14,420 | 6.30 | 2.77 | $67.41 | $140,200 |
| Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division | 710 | 6.28 | 2.77 | $67.33 | $140,050 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 5,610 | 5.91 | 2.60 | $75.17 | $156,350 |
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 760 | 5.89 | 2.60 | $65.42 | $136,070 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 320 | 5.89 | 2.59 | $59.22 | $123,180 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 3,150 | 5.72 | 2.52 | $63.99 | $133,090 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 3,060 | 5.59 | 2.46 | $53.37 | $111,000 |