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- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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- Information Technology
- Annual Median Wage$ 80,381$53,038
$153,180
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateVery Slow Growing
- Computer programmers write, modify, and test code and scripts that allow computer software and applications to function properly. They turn the designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow. In addition, programmers run tests to ensure that newly created applications and software produce the expected results. If the products do not work correctly, programmers check the code or scripts for mistakes and modify them.
What do they typically do
- Write programs in a variety of computer languages, such as C++ and Java
- Update and expand existing programs
- Test programs for errors and fix the faulty lines of computer code
- Create, modify, and test code or scripts in software that simplifies development
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -0.2%Job Opening 6Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials106104Change -2