What Do the Experts Predict about Computer Salary Ranges?
According to the US Department of Labor, the general trend for careers requiring completion of a computer degree program tends to be towards rapid growth with salaries to match. The median salary for computer programmers, for example, came in at $74,500 in 2008, while computer software engineers enjoyed a median salary of $94,520, the same year. Even more impressive were computer scientists, earning median salaries of $100,900. It should be noted that not all industries are expected to offer the same general demand for computer expertise. Manufacturing firms are facing general decline for all occupational fields, largely due to outsourcing and increased international competition from other manufacturing centers. However, computer specialists who work in information, retail, and healthcare can expect demand increases nearly three times the national average for most occupational fields, from 2006 to 2016.
