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Software Developers
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...
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🇺🇸 United States2025
10212018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1021
GroupMen
Median131,196 USD
Average131,196 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median123,916 USD
Average123,916 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median135,980 USD
Average148,100 USD
Middle 50%105,210 USD - 171,980 USD
Decile range82,460 USD - 214,670 USD
Bottom decile82,460 USD
Top decile214,670 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median122,540 USD
Average122,840 USD
Middle 50%86,990 USD - 154,290 USD
Decile range71,590 USD - 175,330 USD
Bottom decile71,590 USD
Top decile175,330 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median129,690 USD
Average132,530 USD
Middle 50%102,310 USD - 159,680 USD
Decile range81,740 USD - 178,500 USD
Bottom decile81,740 USD
Top decile178,500 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median104,490 USD
Average109,590 USD
Middle 50%81,480 USD - 127,740 USD
Decile range60,570 USD - 162,380 USD
Bottom decile60,570 USD
Top decile162,380 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median174,410 USD
Average186,770 USD
Middle 50%136,990 USD - 216,670 USD
Decile range105,060 USD - 272,670 USD
Bottom decile105,060 USD
Top decile272,670 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median138,390 USD
Average150,940 USD
Middle 50%122,470 USD - 173,000 USD
Decile range96,480 USD - 213,010 USD
Bottom decile96,480 USD
Top decile213,010 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median134,120 USD
Average141,260 USD
Middle 50%105,750 USD - 166,440 USD
Decile range85,930 USD - 205,160 USD
Bottom decile85,930 USD
Top decile205,160 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median133,020 USD
Average138,110 USD
Middle 50%113,600 USD - 164,640 USD
Decile range96,620 USD - 174,390 USD
Bottom decile96,620 USD
Top decile174,390 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2025
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median136,880 USD
Average144,430 USD
Middle 50%117,120 USD - 169,580 USD
Decile range85,140 USD - 197,000 USD
Bottom decile85,140 USD
Top decile197,000 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
Suggested education
🇳🇴Anvendt datateknologiOslo Metropolitan Universitymapping confidence: 88%🇳🇴DatateknologiNorwegian University of Science and Technologymapping confidence: 88%🇳🇴DatateknologiUniversity of Stavangermapping confidence: 88%🇳🇴Elektronikk, informatikk og teknologiUniversity of Oslomapping confidence: 88%
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