you do realize that a programmer writes ever-ending lines of code in word document right?
You need to smarten up your tools lol.
But yeah, if you join a company as a programmer you'll probably be separated from the design team and will have very little input on what you will be making. Instead, you'll be making what the designers demand work.
It can pay well, depends where you live and your experience, age, and the company you join. Often programmers can find contract jobs or freelance stuff too.
If you are more the creative type you might want to look elsewhere.