Labor Market Survey
Labor Market Data
The labor market data I have been referencing has been provided by the State of California Employment Development Department. Below are the Wages & Job Outlook for Computer Software Developers comparing Napa County and Northern California. I was surprised to see that the wages are about 30% less in Napa than Nor Cal and although the job growth is very strong in Nor Cal for Software Developers, there is practically no growth in Napa County.
Wages
The median wage in 2015 for Software Developers, Applications in California was $117,205 annually, or $56.35 hourly. The median wage for Software Developers, Applications in Napa County was $92,890 annually, or $44.66 hourly. The median is the point at which half of the workers earn more and half earn less.
Change to Hourly Wages
Annual Wages for 2015 Low
(25th percentile) Median
(50th percentile) High
(75th percentile)
California $91,085 $117,205 $147,309
Napa County $70,724 $92,890 $115,968
Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2015 Wages do not reflect self-employment.
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Benefits
Applications Software Developers generally receive medical, dental, and life insurance; vacation; sick leave; and retirement plans from their employers. Some companies also offer stock options. Those who are self-employed must provide their own insurance and retirement.
Job Outlook?
Large growth is expected to occur as businesses, organizations, and individuals continue to adopt and integrate new technologies and maximize the efficiency of their current computer systems. Competition among businesses should create an incentive for increasingly sophisticated technological innovations; therefore, organizations will need more Applications Software Developers to implement these new technological changes.
Demand for Applications Software Developers should increase as computer networking continues to grow. Increased use of the Internet, the rise in the number of websites, and mobile technology, such as wireless Internet, are driving the demand for a variety of new products that Applications Software Developers will help to create. At the same time, handheld computers create demand for new mobile applications. As these devices become a larger part of the business environment, it will be necessary to integrate current computer systems with new, more mobile technology.
Projections of Employment
In California, the number of Software Developers, Applications is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Software Developers, Applications are expected to increase by 29.4 percent, or 28,000 jobs between 2012 and 2022.
In Napa County, the number of Software Developers, Applications is expected to grow faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Software Developers, Applications are expected to increase by 20.0 percent, or 10 jobs between 2012 and 2022.