Computer & Math

Software Developers

SOC 15-1252

Design and build the applications and systems that run on phones, computers, and servers.

Median pay

$136k

$105k to $172k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

115k openings / yr

Education

Bachelor's

AI displacement risk

Very high

How much of this job AI may do instead of the person · our model, not a benchmark

Works with AI

0/100

AI alongside the person rather than instead of them

AI exposure

99th pct

More exposed than 99% of occupations · modeled estimate · 85th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

60/100

Key skills

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.