>He said that programmer salaries from pre-bubble days was six-figures, and that we're still in that range, and not higher is proof that salaries have been kept

>He said that programmer salaries from pre-bubble days was six-figures, and that we're still in that range, and not higher is proof that salaries have been kept low. The pre bubble days had plenty of immigration, not to mention NAFTA was in full swing as well. The job and salary situation seems to be poorly correlated with salaries and job availability.