Software Developers, Applications
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining
Occupation Description
Software developers of applications design, test, and edit computer applications or specialized utility programs. They will also analyze end user needs and create solutions through software or build new software. They may also customize existing software for clients to increase operations efficiency. Many will study and create databases within an application area, working individually or as a team to develop the database or supervise computer programmers.
Estimated Income
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
586340
Job Openings By 2020
586340
Growth Rate
27.6%
Required Work Experience
None