Software Developers, Applications in The United States
(Ingenieros de programación informática, aplicaciones)
Software Developers, Applications -- Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 15-1132.00 |
Career Interests | IRC |
Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (None) None |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 2.56 (high growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 944,200 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 1,185,700 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 99,200 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | * |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | * |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | * |
Career Cluster | Information Technology (Tecnología De Información) |
Major Occupational Group | Computer and Mathematical |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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