Systems Software Developers in Arizona
Is Arizona a good place for you to work as a Systems Software Developer?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Systems Software Developers in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
-
Projected employment for Systems Software Developers in Arizona is growing faster than average.
-
Systems Software Developers in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
Featured schools near , edit
How Many Systems Software Developers Work in Arizona?
11,500 people worked as Systems Software Developers in 2018 in this state.
There were 11,330 Systems Software Developers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 170 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 3,220 Systems Software Developers working in it, which means Arizona has more Systems Software Developers than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Systems Software Developers in this state are growing at a rate of 19.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 11.1%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 1,050 annual Systems Software Developers job openings in Arizona, and 14,250 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 32,900 annual jobs and 472,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Systems Software Developers Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Systems Software Developers ranged from $64,460 to $148,940 with $101,490 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $30.99 to $71.61. The median hourly rate was $48.79.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $49.34 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.55.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Arizona Metros for Systems Software Developers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Systems Software Developers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 7,700 | $98,730 |
Tucson, AZ | 3,520 | $106,990 |
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | 120 | $97,290 |
Top States for Systems Software Developers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Systems Software Developers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 88,910 | $127,670 |
Texas | 28,720 | $108,570 |
Virginia | 27,800 | $117,400 |
Massachusetts | 25,540 | $115,580 |
New York | 19,690 | $111,320 |
Florida | 17,270 | $99,050 |
Illinois | 17,130 | $107,390 |
Washington | 16,130 | $121,470 |
Maryland | 15,430 | $118,300 |
Georgia | 12,910 | $104,640 |
Arizona | 11,500 | $101,490 |
Colorado | 11,170 | $117,350 |
Michigan | 10,320 | $88,800 |
New Jersey | 8,960 | $121,680 |
Pennsylvania | 8,810 | $98,440 |
North Carolina | 7,070 | $104,710 |
Minnesota | 6,460 | $106,290 |
Missouri | 6,440 | $93,870 |
Utah | 5,690 | $102,640 |
Ohio | 5,400 | $98,830 |
Below are the states where Systems Software Developers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
California | $127,670 |
New Hampshire | $127,470 |
New Jersey | $121,680 |
Washington | $121,470 |
Maryland | $118,300 |
Virginia | $117,400 |
Colorado | $117,350 |
Massachusetts | $115,580 |
District of Columbia | $115,500 |
New York | $111,320 |
Related Careers in AZ
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | AZ Employment Total |
---|
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Negative Space under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info | Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |