Salary/Pay

Software developers for applications currently have a high average pay relative to the rest of the workforce. In 2017, the median wage in the US was $101,790, 170% more than the average worker. Salaries can start at $60,000 and can go up to $160,000. Software developers, including systems software developers, had a median wage of $107,600, and computer occupations had a median of $37,690. ("Software Developers") By no means is this a career field that will limit you with your pay.

Across the Country

As with any career, some states have more open positions and better pay than others. For employment, the best five states are California, Texas, Washington, New York, and New Jersey. Many of those overlap with the top five average pay, Washington, California, District of Columbia, New York, and Maryland. ("Software Developers") General areas based on the map show that the best areas for pay are the East coast, the West coast, Colorado, and Texas, and that the best areas for pay are similar, but excluding Oregon, Maine, Florida, and South Carolina.

Opportunities

Software developers for applications is a career field that is rapidly expanding. ("Software Developers, Applications") Between 2016 and 2026, it is predicted that the field will expand by 31%, which is a lot higher than the 13% for computer occupations, and a significant margin compared to the 7% expansion average. ("Software Developers") If you want to go in to this career field, it will most likely be very easy to obtain a job.