Also called: iPhone App Developer, Swift Developer
Builds apps for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches using Swift.
You polish the animation when someone swipes a card, test on six iPhone models, and submit an update to the App Store. When Apple announces new features each June, you rush to support them.
Tracks software developer pay; estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in CS is common, but many iOS devs are self-taught with published apps.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Computer Science, Software Engineering.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years). Counted within BLS software developers.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI writes much Swift UI code, trimming junior roles; polished apps, Apple platform depth and product judgment stay human.
Classes: AP Computer Science A, Art or design, AP Calculus.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1252.
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