Profession

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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Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median120,730 USD
Average120,990 USD
Middle 50%90,870 USD - 151,960 USD
Decile range64,470 USD - 168,570 USD
Bottom decile64,470 USD
Top decile168,570 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median99,510 USD
Average102,990 USD
Middle 50%77,850 USD - 127,240 USD
Decile range57,880 USD - 162,350 USD
Bottom decile57,880 USD
Top decile162,350 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median103,010 USD
Average113,800 USD
Middle 50%98,830 USD - 130,830 USD
Decile range71,880 USD - 158,150 USD
Bottom decile71,880 USD
Top decile158,150 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median102,980 USD
Average114,630 USD
Middle 50%80,690 USD - 131,190 USD
Decile range64,950 USD - 165,470 USD
Bottom decile64,950 USD
Top decile165,470 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median92,580 USD
Average89,420 USD
Middle 50%62,750 USD - 101,140 USD
Decile range48,550 USD - 127,240 USD
Bottom decile48,550 USD
Top decile127,240 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median140,510 USD
Average146,770 USD
Middle 50%105,930 USD - 169,320 USD
Decile range80,290 USD - N/A
Bottom decile80,290 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median121,130 USD
Average120,140 USD
Middle 50%98,070 USD - 134,150 USD
Decile range78,230 USD - 166,480 USD
Bottom decile78,230 USD
Top decile166,480 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median104,160 USD
Average113,530 USD
Middle 50%93,900 USD - 129,800 USD
Decile range76,690 USD - 161,210 USD
Bottom decile76,690 USD
Top decile161,210 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2021
15-1252SOC 2018 15-1252
GroupAll
Median108,440 USD
Average115,330 USD
Middle 50%101,050 USD - 129,800 USD
Decile range79,500 USD - 163,230 USD
Bottom decile79,500 USD
Top decile163,230 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018

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