Web Developers 
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.
- Private, for profit67.70%
- Self-employed15.24%
- Private, not for profit7.89%
- State and local government7.33%
- Federal government1.33%
Industry areas
- Information Technology
Job Outlook
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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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 45%
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Associate's degree 16%
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Post-secondary certificate 16%
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High school 8%
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Some college 4%
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Post baccalaureate 4%
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Less than high school 4%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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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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