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Rust

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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Rising

High demand — actively hiring, salaries rising

Market DemandRising

US Median Salary

$152k

US Job Openings

14k

30-day Trend

+13%

90-day Trend

+38%

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Salary Range by Experience

$100k

Entry (0–2 yrs)

$152k

Median (3–6 yrs)

$205k

Senior (7+ yrs)

Career earnings trajectory: entry → senior pays +$105k more (105% growth over career)

Why This Skill Is in Demand

Rust is replacing C/C++ for systems programming where memory safety and performance are critical. The US NSA and CISA explicitly recommend Rust over C/C++ for new security-critical software. Linux kernel Rust integration, Windows kernel Rust adoption, and AWS infrastructure written in Rust all drive demand.

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Future Outlook

15+ yearsestimated market relevance

Fastest-growing systems language for 12+ years. Rust is the default choice for new systems software, WebAssembly, embedded systems, and blockchain infrastructure.