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Web Developers In Demand

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit67.70%
  2. Self-employed15.24%
  3. Private, not for profit7.89%
  4. State and local government7.33%
  5. Federal government1.33%

Industry areas

  • Information Technology

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+16%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,000 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.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$78,580

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$38,490
$138,780
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • 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%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Knowledge

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

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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.