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Web Developers

Median Salary
84,960
Job Outlook
+2%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

69%

Self-employed

16%

Private not for profit

7%

State and local government

6%

Federal Government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,500 openings for web developers and digital designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$42,140

10%

$84,960

Median

$112,490

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    45%

  • Associate's degree

    16%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    16%

  • High school

    8%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

  • Less than high school

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.