Wage range
Published BLS percentiles
10th percentile
$79,850
25th percentile
$103,500
75th percentile
$171,000
90th percentile
$211,450
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Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Software Developers
SOC 15-1252
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs for commercial and internal systems.
Public occupation brief
BLS projects faster-than-average growth for software developers through 2034.
Employment is projected to grow 16% from 2024 to 2034, with about 115,200 openings a year on average. The latest BLS snapshot lists 1,693,800 workers in this occupation and median pay of $133,080.
Employment
1,693,800
BLS employment, 2024
BLS outlook
+16%
Projected growth, 2024–2034
Annual openings
115,200
Average openings per year
Median pay
$133,080
BLS OEWS May 2024
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