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Job outlook for managers, programming support in the United States
Are manager, programming support jobs in demand?
Manager, programming support job and salary trends over time
Manager, programming support jobs over time
Manager, programming support job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 278 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 279 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 282 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 274 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 268 | 0.00% |
Average manager, programming support salary over time
Manager, programming support salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,189 | $31.82 | +2.6% |
| 2025 | $64,532 | $31.03 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $62,121 | $29.87 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $60,961 | $29.31 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $58,550 | $28.15 | +3.2% |
Manager, programming support jobs by state
Most common states for managers, programming support
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 142 | 23% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 247 | 18% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 332 | 17% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 129 | 15% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 102 | 15% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,070 | 14% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,530 | 12% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 709 | 12% |
| 9 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 364 | 12% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,199 | 11% |
| 11 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 218 | 10% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 472 | 9% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 423 | 9% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 415 | 9% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 266 | 9% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 129 | 9% |
| 17 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 312 | 8% |
| 18 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 306 | 7% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 49 | 5% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 247 | 4% |
Most common cities for managers, programming support
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | 2 | 3% | $104,171 |
| 2 | Los Altos | 1 | 3% | $104,312 |
| 3 | Menlo Park | 1 | 3% | $104,440 |
| 4 | Redwood City | 2 | 2% | $104,524 |
| 5 | Campbell | 1 | 2% | $104,047 |
| 6 | East Lansing | 1 | 2% | $70,212 |
| 7 | Huntsville | 2 | 1% | $56,039 |
| 8 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $64,959 |
| 9 | Carmel | 1 | 1% | $66,582 |
| 10 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $61,857 |
| 11 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $70,119 |
| 12 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $101,800 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $53,846 |
| 14 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $95,190 |
| 15 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $63,932 |
| 16 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $66,664 |
| 17 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $66,341 |
| 18 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $61,763 |
| 19 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $55,946 |
Manager, Programming Support job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of manager, programming support experts
Seattle University
East Tennessee State University
Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy - CSWA
The USA Hockey Foundation
Pacific Lutheran University
Hartwick College
Muhlenberg College
American University
Pace University
Theresa Earenfight Ph.D.
Professor of History, Director, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies ProgramSeattle University
History Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Managers, Programming Support?
Theresa Earenfight Ph.D.: As a historian of the European Middle Ages, I'm struck by how students this past year have acquired something scarce: historical empathy. The past can seem so remote, so very different from our lived experiences today, and this can make history seem irrelevant. But this fall, I was teaching a section on the bubonic plague, which historians of medicine now know was a global pandemic, not just an epidemic in Europe. Usually, students are fascinated by the gruesome medical details, but not this group.
They did not need or want to look death in the eyes. They wanted to know how did people react? How did they get back to normal? When we ticked off the list of reactions--fear, distrust of science (such as it was in 1348), xenophobia, scapegoating, economic collapse, hoarding supplies, turn to religion, gallows humor about worms crawling about corpses--they got it. When we talked about the aftermath--eat, drink, be merry, and protest the inequality--they got it. That is historical empathy, and I'm sad that this was how it had to be learned, but it will give them broader compassion that can encompass people alive today.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Managers, Programming Support?
Dr. Frederick Gordon Ph.D.: Graduate students will need to refocus on the changing institutional role, being both remote and in-person, and impacting agency goals and performance.
Nicolle Zellner (on behalf of members of the CSWA)
ChairCommittee on the Status of Women in Astronomy - CSWA
What type of skills will young Managers, Programming Support need?
Nicolle Zellner (on behalf of members of the CSWA): I believe (hope) that the effects of the pandemic will be short-lived and that there will be a surge in job opportunities once a vaccine is available. Nevertheless, greater flexibility and versatility in skills are always useful. For example, astronomers who have analyzed large data sets or worked with machine learning algorithms will be in significant demand.
Interdisciplinary studies are also on the rise. New fields like astrobiology are rapidly growing, and there are ripe potentials for researchers with unique combinations of expertise or who can work with broad collaborations spanning disciplines.
With the growth of data, especially from large astronomical surveys, technical skills like computer programming and experience with data science tools and machine learning is increasingly useful. The ability to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences is a necessity in most fields, and astronomers generally have great relevant experience with community outreach.
What general advice would you give to a Manager, Programming Support?
Tamara Tranter: Take risks, go outside of your comfort zone, and don't go into interviews with big expectations. Many qualified people have been impacted and are going to get many of the jobs because they have past experience. So be realistic, be positive, and be a team player.
Jordan Levy Ph.D.
Associate Professor of AnthropologyPacific Lutheran University
Anthropology Department
What experience really stands out on Manager, Programming Support resumes?
Jordan Levy Ph.D.: Any research project where students develop independent research skills. This can be part of the coursework, or part of an internship, or through a summer research assistantship. Anthropology is known for its holistic and comparative perspective and our ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Our qualitative research methods, in particular, have a range of applications. If students can develop interview skills and their capacity to make sense of human behavior, while also pursuing their undergraduate degrees, this knowledge and skill set will be attractive to a range of employers. As the U.S. becomes more diverse, our society will demand a workforce to better understand and interact with people from a range of cultural backgrounds.
Namita Sugandhi Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of AnthropologyHartwick College
Anthropology Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Manager, Programming Support job market given the pandemic?
Namita Sugandhi Ph.D.: Historically, pandemics have created significant shifts in both the social and economic conditions of life, and this one is no different. The most influential trends that I expect in the job market are tighter hiring practices that will require candidates to have multiple skillsets, pushing many workers into increasingly unsafe and unfair positions. An unfortunate mantra of gratitude developed amongst the employed, early in the pandemic, was, "At least I still have a job." I think that sentiment still exists for people. Many employers know this and will continue to use it to their advantage. They pressure their employees to work under conditions that are increasingly unhealthy and untenable for themselves and their families. This will exacerbate many of the existing inequalities that this pandemic has already highlighted. In addition to becoming more ruthless and exploitative, I think future hiring patterns will highly value a candidates' ability to demonstrate resilience and innovation during the pandemic. A candidate's technological prowess - even for a non-technical job - will also be much more visible and impact standards and expectations of professionalism in the job market.
Dr. Steven Coutinho
ProfessorMuhlenberg College
Department of Philosophy
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Manager, Programming Support job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Steven Coutinho: I suspect that it is likely that, globally, there will be an overall shift from the employment of people to the utilization of machines, robots, and automated software, to reduce human contact and minimize costs, due to health and hygiene. The jobs that will be least affected will be those that cannot be mechanized or automated. These are the jobs that involve training in the so-called "soft" skills: reasoning, writing, persuasion, creativity, analysis, ethical sensibility, and human understanding. These are the skills that are cultivated intensively in the Philosophy major and minor.
The Philosophy degree itself is very versatile as these skills are transferable to a variety of jobs. Philosophy majors typically go on to careers in law, medicine, education, politics, entrepreneurship, and business.
One of the unique opportunities provided by training in philosophy is ethics: environmental ethics, business ethics, medical ethics, etc. Ethical discourse has been severely lacking in our economic culture. Still, the current pandemic and the ecological crisis (climate change, species extinction, etc.) have highlighted the need for greater ethical awareness in all employment sectors. Employers who are thinking creatively about alternative approaches will be on the lookout for those trained in the humanities and who can make compelling ethical evaluations of policy and appropriate recommendations.
However, I would strongly advise against a career as a Philosophy Professor, as it is excessively competitive. The number of openings appears to be decreasing, while the number of candidates with Ph.D.s increases.
How do you envision technology impacting Managers, Programming Support in the next 5 years?
Dr. Adelaide Kelly-Massoud: Well, every teacher and teacher candidate was thrust into distance learning. Misguided attempts to foster understanding often leaned our adult distant learning pedagogy. Teachers, and those who prepare teachers, found their job to research, define, design, and implement meaningful teaching and learning using a virtual platform. Words such as synchronous and asynchronous are now a part of our everyday vernacular. But there is a much more optimistic change on the horizon that we can thank coronavirus for.
Communication and collaboration have been forced to change. Parents and Teachers are more connected and have been put in a position to leverage technology to build networks of support and consistent dialog. I urge teachers to leverage this in their future as we work to reopening schools; we should learn from this experience to leverage technology to keep us connected.
Dr. Sheying Chen Ph.D.
Professor of Public Administration/Social PolicyPace University
Department of Public Administration
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Managers, Programming Support in the next 5 years?
Dr. Sheying Chen Ph.D.: State and local governments re-evaluate their current capacities and plan for reduced revenues in the coming fiscal years. This will result in a shift in hiring in the public sector that may last for some time; thus, graduates should be better prepared for finding job opportunities, networking, etc. There is likely a decrease in demand for graduates in the next couple of years, although the trend is not unique to this field. It's an excellent time to go back to school and get a degree in active pursuit of new skills for the changing work environment. Active learners may demand more creative programming and increased networking that may also help to advance the field of public administration.