Technology
Mobile Developer (iOS/Android)
Build apps for iPhones and Android phones. Specialists in mobile can command higher salaries than web devs.
remote-friendlyhigh-payhigh-growth
78
ROI · Excellent
Investment vs return
Cost · time · demand normalized 0–100
Salary progression
What you'll earn over your career
$78k
$118k
$175k
Entry
Mid-career
Senior
10-yr outlook
+25%
+25% (Much faster than avg)
Open positions
38,000
Estimated nationwide
Entry paths
How to get here
Multiple paths lead to this career. Compare time, cost, online vs in-person delivery, and program links.
Bootcamp Hybrid
iOS/Android Bootcamp
Time
4–9 months
Cost
$8,000 – $18,000
Build apps and publish to the App Store.
Fastest ROI
Self-taught Online
Portfolio of shipped apps
Time
9–18 months
Cost
$100 – $1,000
Top programs
App Store / Play Store credits are your resume.
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Quick math
If you took the fastest path…
You'd train for
9–18 months
You'd spend (avg)
$550
Starting salary
$78,000
Mid-career
$118,000
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Articles & resources
Sources: BLS OOH 2024