Recession or no recession, computer programmers have generally had very little trouble finding work. As long as computers are a central part of professional and personal lives, there will always be a need for programmers, no matter the economic climate. The only conceivable scenario in which computer programmers might have a hard time finding work is one in which people tire of technology and innovation. Until then, computer programmers can find work that will provide them with a mean annual wage of $74,900.