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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 40029$52.28/hr$31.87/hr$39.98/hr$49.99/hr$60.91/hr$75.29/hr
Minnesota 35,8902,046$63.03/hr$39.49/hr$50.25/hr$64.27/hr$77.47/hr$83.93/hr
U S 1,687,89010,127$73.19/hr$40.75/hr$52.00/hr$67.21/hr$84.99/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction190$46.93/hr
Manufacturing3,640$62.83/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,980$63.37/hr
Information4,590$64.66/hr
Financial Activities4,650$64.54/hr
Professional and Business Services18,310$64.79/hr
Education and Health Services900$58.87/hr
Leisure and Hospitality20$42.85/hr
Other Services130$51.94/hr
Public Administration1,480$55.57/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 50$49.50/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 130$45.53/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 160$49.73/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 290$49.99/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 380$50.46/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 400$49.99/hr17.6%
St Cloud MN MSA 420$50.91/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 460$51.15/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 460$50.75/hr27.7%
Southeast Balance of State 490$59.57/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 550$49.56/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 670$50.64/hr24.4%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 860$52.38/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 880$51.49/hr24.7%
Rochester MN MSA 1,840$66.45/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 2,250$66.45/hr23.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 26,920$64.73/hr23.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 27,410$64.70/hrN/A
Minnesota 35,890$64.27/hr24.2%