Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Software and Web Development:
58.3%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
High
AI Resilience Report forSoftware and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers
$132,150 median salary•124,100 annual openings•SOC Code: 15-1250
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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Career: Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers
They create and fix computer programs and websites, making sure they work correctly and meet users' needs.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$132,150
Jobs (2025)
2,236,300
Growth (2025-35)
+8.4%
Annual Openings
124,100
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
