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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
Minnesota 36,3601,018$57.81/hr$37.21/hr$47.73/hr$55.21/hr$67.82/hr$80.53/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction110$50.04/hr
Manufacturing3,480$54.66/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,480$55.53/hr
Information4,510$60.22/hr
Financial Activities4,220$63.26/hr
Professional and Business Services20,600$55.21/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/A$52.72/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services70$55.37/hr
Public AdministrationN/A$49.67/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -10-
Northeast Balance of State 40$49.67/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 140$44.61/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 200$49.67/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 240$47.94/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 270$49.17/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 280$50.32/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 450$47.67/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 530$48.95/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 560$49.54/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 570$49.54/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 600$49.55/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 650$50.95/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 710$54.75/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 800$49.72/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 1,430$42.91/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 1,440$50.40/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 29,060$56.55/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 29,450$56.45/hrN/A
Minnesota 36,360$55.21/hrN/A