Software Developers, Applications (15-1132)

Occupation description:  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.

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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.

Wages

Wage data is not available.

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
204	27	13.2	43.4	31.7

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	36
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	27
UI claimants previously working in occupation	9

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	82
Number of job position postings	8
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	10.2

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

Training Resources

Alaska Economic Trends articles

Alaska’s IT Workers (April 2013)