Programmers write, test, and troubleshoot code for software and applications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 10% decline in U.S. programmer employment between 2020 and 2030, due to ...

Washington managed to secure the number one spot on our list because look at that salary! If you’re interested in lots of money, pretty scenery, and some rain, pack your bags.

My birth state comes in at number 16 on our list of the 25 best states for computer programmers. There are a lot of job positions here and it’s a great place to live as well.