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Web Developer

Build and maintain websites and the interfaces on top of them.

What it pays in the U.S.

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.

Median pay (national)$92,650about $44.54 an hour
Typical range$48,100 – $162,290lowest to highest tenth of earners
Usual way inBachelor's degree

Wage figures are 2025 survey data for United States, shown nationally because no state figure was reported. They describe what people in this job earn now, not what any one person will be offered.

Demand in United StatesBright outlook

Employment is projected to change 8% between 2024 and 2034. About 5,400 openings are projected each year. CareerOneStop flags this career for: Rapid Growth.

What the work actually is

  • Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
  • Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
  • Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
  • Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
  • Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
  • Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.

Read the full Occupational Outlook Handbook entry from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Licensing, by state

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Certifications employers recognize

These are national certifications, issued by industry bodies rather than a state. Most are optional, but they are how you prove skill to an employer.

Apprenticeships, by state

Registered apprenticeships pay you while you train. Each state runs its own registration office, which is where to start when you want to find an open program.

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