Job category: Software/Application Development

Software developers design, run, and test various computer programs and applications. Application Developers create new applications and code solutions. They usually have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. They also have strong programming skills.

The BLS expects the number of software developer jobs to grow by 22% between 2019 and 2029. The median salary of a software developer is $107,510. Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Software Developers.” Accessed Jan. 18, 2021.