Programming

Technical & Hands-on

Median Score1.62/7

Top Score4.88/7

IQR1.25–1.88

Avg Salary (Top 20)$114k

Score Distribution

Expert (4+): 14

Advanced (3–4): 26

Intermediate (2–3): 116

Basic (<2): 767

Top Careers Requiring Programming

Computer Programmers

$99k-6%

4.9

Computer and Information Research Scientists

$141k+19.7%

4.5

Blockchain Engineers

$109k+8.2%

4.3

Computer Occupations, All Other

$109k+8.2%

4.3

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

$109k+8.2%

4.3

Digital Forensics Analysts

$109k+8.2%

4.3

Penetration Testers

$109k+8.2%

4.3

$91k+7.5%

4.3

Database Architects

$136k+8.7%

4.1

Software Developers

$133k+15.8%

4.1

Biostatisticians

$103k+8.5%

4.0

Computer Systems Analysts

$104k+8.7%

4.0

Video Game Designers

$98k+7%

4.0

Web and Digital Interface Designers

$98k+7%

4.0

Computer Network Architects

$130k+11.9%

3.9

Database Administrators

$105k-0.7%

3.9

Engineers, All Other

$118k+2.1%

3.9

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

$97k-4.2%

3.9

$166k+4%

3.9

Robotics Engineers

$118k+2.1%

3.9

Compare top careers:

Computer Programmers vs Computer and Information Research Scientists Computer and Information Research Scientists vs Blockchain Engineers Blockchain Engineers vs Computer Occupations, All Other Computer Occupations, All Other vs Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Related Skills

Skills that commonly appear alongside Programming in top careers.

Active Listening30/30 overlap Critical Thinking30/30 overlap Complex Problem Solving30/30 overlap Operations Analysis30/30 overlap Systems Evaluation30/30 overlap Reading Comprehension30/30 overlap

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