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Job outlook for sql server developers in the United States
Sql server developer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected sql server developer job growth rate is 21% from 2018-2028.
About 284,100 new jobs for sql server developers are projected over the next decade.
Sql server developer salaries have increased 10% for sql server developers in the last 5 years.
There are over 70,743 sql server developers currently employed in the United States.
There are 135,285 active sql server developer job openings in the US.
The average sql server developer salary is $90,179.
Are sql server developer jobs in demand?
Yes, sql server developer jobs are in demand. Sql server developer demand is projected to grow 21% from 2018 to 2028.
Sql server developer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of sql server developer jobs and the average sql server developer salary over time.
Sql server developer jobs over time
Sql server developer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70,743 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 67,567 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 31,381 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 61,897 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 58,220 | 0.02% |
Average sql server developer salary over time
Sql server developer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,179 | $43.36 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $87,208 | $41.93 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $85,233 | $40.98 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $83,728 | $40.25 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $82,321 | $39.58 | +1.9% |
Sql server developer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of sql server developer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where sql server developers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for sql server developers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 523 | 75% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,833 | 33% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 414 | 31% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 328 | 31% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,798 | 30% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,700 | 30% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 312 | 30% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 823 | 27% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 509 | 27% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 255 | 27% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 170 | 27% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,750 | 26% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,739 | 26% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 752 | 26% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 151 | 26% |
| 16 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,893 | 25% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,410 | 25% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,545 | 24% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,118 | 24% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 976 | 24% |
Most common cities for sql server developers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andover | 1 | 3% | $90,364 |
| 2 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $82,589 |
| 3 | Sarasota | 1 | 2% | $83,333 |
| 4 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $90,611 |
| 5 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $95,850 |
| 6 | Newton | 1 | 1% | $90,613 |
| 7 | Palo Alto | 1 | 1% | $113,039 |
| 8 | Torrance | 1 | 1% | $96,939 |
| 9 | New York | 2 | 0% | $97,470 |
| 10 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $92,625 |
| 11 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $85,806 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0% | $88,341 |
| 13 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $94,948 |