Programmer is a distinct job from software developer. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh

Programmer is a distinct job from software developer. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/s... 2010 Median Pay $90,530 per year $43.52 per hour Number of Jobs, 2010 913,100 Job Outlook, 2010-20 30% (Much faster than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 270,900