Software Developers, Applications

detailed

$103,620

National Median Salary

$49.82

Median Hourly Wage

903,160

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$61,660

$79,340

$103,620

$130,460

$161,290

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2018)

+8.5%

4 Year Change

$95,510

2014 Median

$103,620

2018 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Software Developers, Applications

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	$125,310	16,930
Cable and Other Subscription Programming	$122,890	640
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	$122,670	10,200
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles	$120,730	90
Other Information Services	$120,550	35,070

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Top Paying States for Software Developers, Applications

State	Annual Median	Employment
Washington	$128,200	53,860
California	$123,630	148,550
District of Columbia	$113,750	2,520
New York	$111,970	52,640
Virginia	$109,740	38,110

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States with Highest Software Developers, Applications Concentration

State	Location Quotient	Jobs per 1,000
Washington	2.65	16.52
New Jersey	1.86	11.59
Colorado	1.86	11.60
Delaware	1.71	10.69
New Hampshire	1.61	10.02

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