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Software Developers (15-1252) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment16,200
Mean wage$60.00
Entry wage$40.29
10th percentile wage$36.94
50th percentile wage$55.13
90th percentile wage$85.52
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6,31039.0%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities2,71016.8%
Publishing Industries1,4609.0%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing1,4108.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities460$85.19
Broadcasting and Content Providers110$81.79
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods420$69.89
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods20$68.88
Software Developers (15-1252)
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $55.13$50.29 $4.84
2022$53.09+3.8%$48.43+3.8%$4.66
2021$50.73+4.7%$46.27+4.7%$4.45
2020$49.40+2.7%$45.07+2.7%$4.34
2019$48.40+2.1%$44.15+2.1%$4.25
2018$47.29+2.3%$43.14+2.3%$4.15
2017$46.29+2.2%$42.22+2.2%$4.06
2016$45.32+2.1%$41.34+2.1%$3.98
2015$44.46+1.9%$40.56+1.9%$3.90
2014$43.57+2.1%$39.74+2.1%$3.82
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $55.13 $25.76 $29.37
2022$53.09+3.8%$24.90+3.4%$28.19
2021$50.73+4.7%$23.56+5.7%$27.16
2020$49.40+2.7%$22.76+3.5%$26.65
2019$48.40+2.1%$22.11+2.9%$26.29
2018$47.29+2.3%$21.46+3.0%$25.83
2017$46.29+2.2%$20.85+2.9%$25.44
2016$45.32+2.1%$20.37+2.4%$24.96
2015$44.46+1.9%$19.85+2.6%$24.61
2014$43.57+2.1%$19.43+2.2%$24.14

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
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