Career Profile
Web Developers
Web Developers design, create, implement content into, and modify Web sites.
General Information
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. Excludes Special Effects Artists and Animators (27-1014).
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Web Developers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 30 openings per year are projected for Web Developers.
Employment Change
Employment for Web Developers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $38.54/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.97, while experienced workers are paid $47.93. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 256 Web Developers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 298.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Web Developers are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, and Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Web Developers include Computers and Electronics, English Language, and Mathematics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Web Developers is Bachelor's. 79% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.