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Job outlook for c++ developers in the United States
Are c++ developer jobs in demand?
Yes, c++ developer jobs are in demand. C++ developer demand is projected to grow 21% from 2018 to 2028.
C++ developer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of c++ developer jobs and the average c++ developer salary over time.
C++ developer jobs over time
C++ developer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 355 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 725 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 483 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,062 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 999 | 0.00% |
Average c++ developer salary over time
C++ developer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,028 | $50.97 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $102,534 | $49.30 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $100,213 | $48.18 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $98,443 | $47.33 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $96,789 | $46.53 | +1.9% |
C++ developer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of c++ developer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where c++ developers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for c++ developers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 584 | 84% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 334 | 32% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,592 | 31% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 192 | 31% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,497 | 25% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 234 | 24% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 704 | 23% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 238 | 23% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,487 | 22% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 282 | 21% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 159 | 21% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,766 | 20% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 831 | 20% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 382 | 20% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,063 | 19% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 304 | 18% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 931 | 17% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 491 | 17% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 346 | 17% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 97 | 17% |
Most common cities for c++ developers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpharetta | 2 | 3% | $86,963 |
| 2 | Redlands | 2 | 3% | $121,727 |
| 3 | Elk Grove Village | 1 | 3% | $103,227 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 2 | 2% | $133,658 |
| 5 | Cupertino | 1 | 2% | $133,685 |
| 6 | Irving | 2 | 1% | $95,794 |
| 7 | Plano | 2 | 1% | $95,327 |
| 8 | Columbia | 1 | 1% | $99,320 |
| 9 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $83,603 |
| 10 | Largo | 1 | 1% | $84,629 |
| 11 | New York | 13 | 0% | $118,670 |
| 12 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $103,301 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $86,934 |
| 14 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $87,687 |
| 15 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $96,912 |
| 16 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $96,147 |
| 17 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $96,310 |
| 18 | Jersey City | 1 | 0% | $104,047 |