Computer Programmers
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run.
SOC 15-1251
AI exposure: 70/100
targeted tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programmers | 70 | $98,670 | -6% | 109,870 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Programming
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Computer Programmers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Computer Programmers role. Its 70/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 70/100, in the Targeted band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $98,670 median annual wage and -6% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 70 | $99,800 | +1.6% | 84,400 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 69 | $81,680 | +4.6% | 1,502,500 |
| Locomotive Firers | 68 | $74,930 | -5% | 1,100 |
| Railroad Signal and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 68 | $74,930 | -5% | 5,800 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 72 | $72,400 | -14% | 420,700 |
| Loan Officers | 72 | $67,600 | +2% | 382,700 |
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