Minimal Risk
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
18%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
15.8%
by year 2034
WAGES
$133,080
or $63.98 per hour
Volume
1,654,440
as of 2024
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JOB SCORE
7.4/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

18% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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We haven't found any important qualities of this job that can't be easily automated

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What is the likelihood that will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Software Developers' job openings is expected to rise 15.8% by 2034

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2024, the median annual wage for 'Software Developers' was $133,080, or $64 per hour

'Software Developers' were paid 168.8% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $49,500

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2024 there were 1,654,440 people employed as 'Software Developers' within the United States.

This represents around 1.1% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 93 people are employed as 'Software Developers'.

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