Wanted: Software Engineers

The number of employed Americans fell by 7 million between 2007 (the year employment peaked) and 2010. Employment in some occupations has grown, however. During those years the number of computer software engineers grew 13 percent to surpass 1 million. Here is the age distribution of those workers in 2010:

Under age 25	4.5%
Aged 25 to 34	31.2%
Aged 35 to 44	30.5%
Aged 45 to 54	23.0%
Aged 55 to 64	9.3%
Aged 65+	1.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, unpublished table