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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

15-1252 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 individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southwest Minnesota 40030$47.99/hr$30.61/hr$37.59/hr$46.92/hr$57.87/hr$65.23/hr
Minnesota 39,5801,544$59.29/hr$36.73/hr$48.01/hr$60.73/hr$70.64/hr$81.38/hr
U S 1,654,44011,581$70.49/hr$38.94/hr$50.25/hr$64.89/hr$82.40/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction190$27.60/hr
Manufacturing3,660$61.26/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,770$62.57/hr
Information5,030$52.33/hr
Financial Activities4,090$63.65/hr
Professional and Business Services22,390$62.06/hr
Education and Health Services740$50.37/hr
Leisure and Hospitality10$46.61/hr
Other Services130$43.66/hr
Public Administration1,570$52.46/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 60$49.45/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 150$43.65/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 150$48.22/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 280$46.92/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 380$48.72/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 380$48.81/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 400$46.92/hr17.6%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 490$49.02/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 520$49.02/hr27.7%
Northwest Balance of State 520$48.50/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 620$49.90/hr24.4%
Southeast Balance of State 770$52.85/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 820$48.99/hr24.7%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 900$50.23/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 1,630$63.62/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 2,330$63.62/hr23.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 29,140$63.22/hr23.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 29,550$63.10/hrN/A
Minnesota 39,580$60.73/hr24.2%