U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: Computer and Information Research Scientists ; Computer Systems Analysts ; Computer Programmers ; Software Developers, Applications ; Software Developers, Systems Software ; Database Administrators ; Network and Computer Systems Administrators* ; Computer Support Specialists ; Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects ; Computer Occupations, All Other* ; Actuaries ; Mathematicians ; Operations Research Analysts ; Statisticians ; Mathematical Technicians ; Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,283,950 | 0.4 % | $37.13 | $77,230 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.90 | $25.75 | $35.44 | $46.47 | $57.75 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $39,300 | $53,570 | $73,720 | $96,650 | $120,120 |
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 | 801,180 | 55.68 | $39.29 | $81,720 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 193,320 | 10.14 | $36.37 | $75,650 |
| Software Publishers | 129,940 | 51.18 | $41.40 | $86,110 |
| Insurance Carriers | 124,810 | 10.50 | $37.06 | $77,090 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 105,670 | 3.73 | $29.57 | $61,500 |
Industries with the highest concentration 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 | 801,180 | 55.68 | $39.29 | $81,720 |
| Software Publishers | 129,940 | 51.18 | $41.40 | $86,110 |
| Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 88,830 | 37.04 | $36.82 | $76,580 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 52,300 | 33.21 | $47.77 | $99,360 |
| Other Information Services | 33,590 | 24.42 | $41.27 | $85,840 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 52,300 | 33.21 | $47.77 | $99,360 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 37,240 | 7.75 | $44.87 | $93,320 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 21,960 | 5.98 | $43.97 | $91,460 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 42,030 | 10.40 | $43.77 | $91,040 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 88,350 | 4.34 | $43.69 | $90,870 |
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 | 420,630 | 30.04 | 1.16 | $42.30 | $87,990 |
| Texas | 263,130 | 26.08 | 1.01 | $37.21 | $77,400 |
| New York | 202,690 | 24.29 | 0.94 | $38.47 | $80,010 |
| Virginia | 181,260 | 51.39 | 1.99 | $42.66 | $88,730 |
| Florida | 154,080 | 21.69 | 0.84 | $32.28 | $67,140 |
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 | 33,180 | 51.89 | 2.01 | $42.19 | $87,760 |
| Virginia | 181,260 | 51.39 | 1.99 | $42.66 | $88,730 |
| Maryland | 100,170 | 40.68 | 1.57 | $41.10 | $85,490 |
| Washington | 108,130 | 40.15 | 1.55 | $40.86 | $84,990 |
| Colorado | 86,510 | 40.09 | 1.55 | $39.19 | $81,510 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 181,260 | 51.39 | 1.99 | $42.66 | $88,730 |
| Massachusetts | 125,010 | 40.08 | 1.55 | $42.32 | $88,020 |
| California | 420,630 | 30.04 | 1.16 | $42.30 | $87,990 |
| District of Columbia | 33,180 | 51.89 | 2.01 | $42.19 | $87,760 |
| New Jersey | 130,650 | 34.65 | 1.34 | $41.14 | $85,570 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 174,960 | 76.43 | 2.96 | $44.79 | $93,160 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 146,110 | 29.32 | 1.14 | $41.54 | $86,410 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 92,330 | 26.07 | 1.01 | $37.18 | $77,330 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 89,060 | 23.33 | 0.90 | $38.88 | $80,860 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 87,800 | 52.96 | 2.05 | $42.98 | $89,390 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 86,050 | 63.92 | 2.47 | $42.94 | $89,320 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 84,460 | 98.53 | 3.81 | $52.54 | $109,280 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 83,880 | 41.90 | 1.62 | $39.63 | $82,420 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 78,420 | 35.63 | 1.38 | $37.30 | $77,570 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 67,130 | 40.00 | 1.55 | $37.17 | $77,320 |