Computer Programmer

$153,780 earning potential

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

$153,780

High-end Earners in

North Carolina ( Top 10% )

$101,080

median annual wage

$49

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
Make appropriate changes and recheck programs to correct errors
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program
Apply knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic to write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow charts and diagrams
Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory and storing or retrieving data
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes
Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they produce desired information and have accurate instructions
Write programs in a variety of computer languages, such as C++ and Java

North Carolina Job Outlook

349

Average annual job openings

4,956

Number of jobs by 2030

+1%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2030

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