Job Outlook

Information Technology is a major industry in Washington and the need for qualified workers to join the industry continues to grow. Developers are not only needed at tech companies, but across all industries - retail, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and many others.

Like in Washington, the demand for software developers is booming nationally. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that between 2018-2028, the number of software development positions will increase by 21%. In 2017, the median salary for software developers was over $100,000.

Read more about the increasing need for tech talent at the following links:

Business can't find the right tech workers, USA Today

Seattle is the 2nd best tech city, GeekWire

Tech accounted for 93% of Seattle office jobs added over the last two years, GeekWire

Tech companies create jobs faster than any other industry, Washington Technology Industry Association

Washington technology industry adds more than 10,600 jobs in 2016, CompTIA