Web Developers

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $92,650/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$48,100$162,290

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +7.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.

About 5,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

ProgrammingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingOperations AnalysisReading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingWriting

Top knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsCommunications and MediaDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyTelecommunications

Core tasks

• Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.

• Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.

• Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.

• Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.

• Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

• Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.

• Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.

• Perform or direct Web site updates.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Web Developers?

The median pay for Web Developers is $92,650 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Web Developers?

Employment for Web Developers is projected to change +7.5% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.

What education is typically required for Web Developers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Web Developers?

About 5,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.