Computer Programmers (15-1131)

Occupation description:  Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

Job outlook

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Wages

Wage data is not available.

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
624	58	9.3	48.3	37.2

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	63
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	27
UI claimants previously working in occupation	14

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	133
Number of job position postings	24
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	5.5

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

Training Resources

Alaska Economic Trends articles

Alaska’s IT Workers (April 2013)

Employment in Computer–Related Occupations (July 1983)