Career overview · SOC 15-1254

Web Developers

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.

Also called: Technology Applications Engineer · Web Architect · Web Design Specialist · Web Developer · Webmaster

Median pay (national)

$90,930

$48,560–$162,870 (10th–90th)

Employed (US)

78,860

BLS OEWS, May 2024

Outlook 2024–34

+7.5%

~5,400 openings/yr

Typical entry

Bachelor's degree

What the numbers say

Refit analysis ·Pay for web developers shows an unusually wide range: the top 10% earn $162,870 versus $48,560 at the bottom 10% — 3.4x. The median of $90,930 leaves roughly 79% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.

Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +7.5% from 2024 to 2034 — faster than the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 5,400 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.

Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 50 states with released data, District of Columbia pays the most for this role (median $121,000, +33% vs the national median), while Arkansas sits lowest at $43,530 — a 178% spread for the same job title.

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Amazon Web Services AWS software, Apache Kafka, Atlassian JIRA, C# as in-demand technologies for this role.

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Top skills employers ask for

Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Active Learning
Speaking
Writing
Monitoring
Learning Strategies
Mathematics
Science

What they actually do

Core O*NET tasks for this role.

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.
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.

Tools & technology

Amazon Web Services AWS software
Apache Kafka
Atlassian JIRA
C#
Cascading style sheets CSS
Docker
Git
GitHub
Go
Google Angular
GraphQL
Hypertext markup language HTML
JavaScript
JavaScript framework software
JavaScript Object Notation JSON
Jenkins CI

Knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
English Language
Mathematics
Communications and Media
Customer and Personal Service
Design
Engineering and Technology
Telecommunications