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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
U S 1,656,88011,598$68.41/hr$38.15/hr$50.12/hr$65.51/hr$82.98/hr>$100/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction140$47.06/hr
Manufacturing4,210$59.13/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,900$60.90/hr
Information4,860$54.90/hr
Financial Activities4,940$64.89/hr
Professional and Business Services20,600$62.88/hr
Education and Health Services750$48.89/hr
Leisure and Hospitality20$47.04/hr
Other Services100$50.16/hr
Public Administration1,060$50.51/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 40$50.51/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 140$47.61/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 180$50.51/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 300$50.06/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 300$49.02/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 340$50.03/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 460$47.44/hr17.6%
Northwest Balance of State 490$50.86/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 560$50.86/hr24.4%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 580$52.66/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 590$52.66/hr27.7%
Central Minnesota 720$50.51/hr24.7%
Southeast Balance of State 800$51.99/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 1,120$51.49/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 1,250$62.88/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 1,960$62.88/hr23.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 30,950$63.34/hr23.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 31,430$63.25/hrN/A
Minnesota 38,570$62.10/hr24.2%