Software Applications Developers in Alaska

Considering a career as a Software Applications Developer in Alaska?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Software Applications Developers in Alaska are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Software Applications Developers in Alaska is growing faster than average.

• Software Applications Developers in Alaska earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Software Applications Developer Career?

• Computer & Information Sciences
• Computer Information Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology
• Informatics
• Computer Programming
• General Computer Programming
• App Specific Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Computer Science
• Computer Software & Applications
• Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation
• Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• General Computer Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Engineering Technologies
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Computer Software Technology
• Biological & Biomedical Sciences
• Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
• Bioinformatics
• Health Professions
• Medical Illustration & Informatics
• Medical Informatics

How Many Software Applications Developers Work in Alaska?

In 2018, there were 360 Software Applications Developers working in the state.

There were 340 Software Applications Developers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 6,540 Software Applications Developers working in it, which means Alaska has fewer Software Applications Developers than average.

Job Projections for Alaska

Jobs for Software Applications Developers in this state are growing at a rate of 5.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 30.7%.

Alaska Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 190 jobs for Alaska Software Applications Developers in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 85,700 annual jobs and 1,086,600 total jobs in 2026.

What do Software Applications Developers Make in Alaska?

In 2018 wages for Software Applications Developers ranged from $66,390 to $158,750 with $98,030 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $31.92 to $76.32. The median hourly rate was $47.13.

The median salary in Alaska is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Alaska Metros for Software Applications Developers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Software Applications Developers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Anchorage, AK	250	$102,530

Top States for Software Applications Developers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Software Applications Developers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	148,550	$123,630
Texas	71,260	$108,490
Washington	53,860	$128,200
New York	52,640	$111,970
New Jersey	46,930	$101,460
Florida	38,160	$92,620
Virginia	38,110	$109,740
Ohio	35,100	$91,280
North Carolina	30,580	$100,560
Illinois	30,500	$95,420
Georgia	30,440	$100,820
Colorado	30,400	$104,980
Michigan	29,540	$87,880
Massachusetts	29,110	$105,620
Pennsylvania	28,260	$93,670
Minnesota	19,970	$95,220
Wisconsin	16,940	$84,480
Oregon	15,610	$100,080
Missouri	15,380	$91,820
Arizona	14,130	$98,640

Below are the states where Software Applications Developers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$128,200
California	$123,630
District of Columbia	$113,750
New York	$111,970
Virginia	$109,740
New Hampshire	$108,650
Texas	$108,490
Massachusetts	$105,620
Colorado	$104,980
Nevada	$102,380

Related Careers in Alaska

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Occupation	Alaska Employment Total
Computer Programmers	620

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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