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Why not just consult the BLS statistics? https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-t
by zumu 9y ago
Why not just consult the BLS statistics?
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/...
Moreover, there are plenty of remote positions, so a programmer's physical location does not determine what geographical market they're in.
- acdha 9y agoWhy not consult the BLS stats? They have the median at $79k, which certainly isn't bad but it's not much out of line with other skilled professions. Again, I'm not saying it's bad to be a developer, only that I'd expect a truly desperate shortage to carry more of a premium. The figures still look like business or management careers are the way to go if you're looking for money.