Software Developers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$135,980/yr
Typical range
$105,210 – $171,980
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Software Developers does
You design, build, and test computer applications and systems that solve problems for businesses and users. This creative and technical role spans everything from mobile apps to enterprise software.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Computer User Support Specialists — $61,860/yr
- Computer Systems Analysts — $105,850/yr
- Health Informatics Specialists — $105,850/yr
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects — $116,580/yr
- Web Administrators — $116,580/yr
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