Software Developers
Occupation
$133,080
National Median Salary
$63.98
Median Hourly Wage
1,654,440
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2021-2024)
+10.2%
3 Year Change
$120,730
2021 Median
$133,080
2024 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
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $227,300 | 70 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $207,370 | 47,580 |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $200,870 | 6,890 |
| Taxi and Limousine Service | $200,870 | 6,720 |
| Shoe Retailers | $174,150 | 70 |
Top Paying States for Software Developers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $170,910 | 292,630 |
| Washington | $166,910 | 91,470 |
| Virgin Islands | $162,820 | 40 |
| New York | $161,260 | 104,130 |
| Massachusetts | $150,520 | 54,260 |
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Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Taxi and Limousine Service
Shoe Retailers
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Other Investment Pools and Funds
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing