C++ is a pita and it's no surprise that it's actually the highest compensated language to work in, at least here: http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=lisp&l1=&q2=c

C++ is a pita and it's no surprise that it's actually the highest compensated language to work in, at least here: http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=lisp&l1=&q2=c%2B%2B&l2=&q3=java&l3=&q4=c%23&l4=&q5=python&l5=&q6=ruby&l6=&q7=smalltalk&l7=&q8=php&l8=&q9=cobol&l9=&q10=perl&l10=&q11=haskell&l11= http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=lisp&l1=&q2=c%2B%2B&... I suppose the reason is that it can only realistically justify its existence at the bleeding edge (eg, with graphic engines, drivers, etc) where the work is inherently difficult as well.