H3
 
High Wage. High Demand. High Skill.

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. May supervise computer programmers.

Overview

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Requirements

Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Required Work Experience
None
Job Training
None

Data

Comparisons

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Area/RegionEmployment 2016Employment 2026Percent ChangeAnnual OpeningsAvg. Hourly WageAvg. Annual WageH3High WageHigh SkillHigh Demand
Nebraska
5,135
6,748
31.41%
534
$43.06
$89,563
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High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Omaha Consortium
3,321
4,405
32.64%
351
$45.29
$94,211
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Lincoln MSA
1,413
1,880
33.05%
150
$35.89
$74,652
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Grand Island MSA
16
19
18.75%
1
N/A
N/A
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High Skill Job
Central
98
123
25.51%
9
$41.04
$85,382
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Mid-Plains
146
174
19.18%
13
N/A
N/A
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Northeast
66
76
15.15%
6
$43.63
$90,749
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Panhandle
116
142
22.41%
11
N/A
N/A
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Sandhills
N/A
N/A
0%
0
N/A
N/A
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Southeast
31
38
22.58%
3
N/A
N/A
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N/A: Data is not available due to confidentiality.
Wages from Occupational Employment Statistics, 4th Quarter 2017. Annual openings from 2016-2026 Long-term Occupational Projections.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Produced by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information.