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Software Developers In Demand

General Information

Description

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit88.87%
  2. Self-employed3.37%
  3. Private, not for profit3.28%
  4. Federal government2.44%
  5. State and local government1.97%

Industry areas

  • Information Technology

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+25%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 25 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 153,900 openings for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$127,260

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$68,160
$164,330
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