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.
SOC: 15-1254.00
Common Job Titles
Web ArchitectWeb Design SpecialistWeb DeveloperWebmaster
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- KnowledgeDesign database schemas and application infrastructure integrating websites with enterprise systems and third-party applications.Advanced
- KnowledgeDevelop responsive web applications and interactive user interfaces using modern frameworks and programming languages across multiple platforms.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate code structure, browser compatibility, and device responsiveness to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.Proficient
- KnowledgeSolve complex technical problems in web development projects analyzing system requirements and debugging code across full-stack environments.Proficient
- KnowledgeInterpret technical specifications and client requirements translating business needs into functional web solutions for stakeholders.Proficient
- KnowledgeSynthesize emerging web technologies and frameworks continuously updating technical knowledge to implement innovative solutions and maintain competitive advantage.Proficient
- KnowledgeAnalyze website performance metrics and scalability requirements using analytics tools and monitoring systems to optimize server-side processes.Developing
- KnowledgeApply version control systems and collaborative development workflows using Git, GitHub, and continuous integration tools within team environments.Developing
- Hands-onOperate integrated development environments and debugging tools efficiently implementing code changes and testing functionality across browsers and devices.Developing
- MindsetEngage with cross-functional teams and clients communicating technical concepts and gathering feedback throughout the development lifecycle.Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Web Developers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
78,860
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $48,560 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $162,870 |
| Workers on average earn | $98,790 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Computers and Electronics4.4/5
- English Language3.5/5
- Mathematics3.4/5
- Communications and Media3.2/5
- Design3.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
AJAXAdobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAmazon DynamoDBAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Amazon RedshiftAmazon Simple Storage Service S3Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationAmazon Web Services AWS softwareAnsible softwareApache CassandraApache HadoopApache HiveApache KafkaApache MavenApache SparkApache Subversion SVNApache TomcatApple macOSAtlassian BitbucketAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRABashBootstrapCC#C++Cascading style sheets CSSChefCisco WebexDjangoDockerDrupalESRI ArcGIS softwareEclipse IDEElasticsearchEpic SystemsExtensible markup language XMLFacebookFigmaGitGitHubGoGoogle AnalyticsGoogle AndroidGoogle AngularGoogle DocsGraphQLHibernate ORMHubSpot softwareHypertext markup language HTMLIBM SPSS StatisticsJUnitJavaScriptJavaScript Object Notation JSONJenkins CIKubernetesLinuxMarketo Marketing AutomationMicrosoft .NET FrameworkMicrosoft ASP.NETMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerShellMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SQL Server Integration Services SSISMicrosoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Windows ServerMongoDBMySQLNoSQLNode.jsOracle DatabaseOracle JavaOracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EEOracle PL/SQLPHPPerlPostgreSQLPuppetPythonRReactRed Hat Enterprise LinuxRed Hat OpenShiftRedisRubySAP softwareSASSalesforce softwareScalaSeleniumShell scriptSlackSplunk EnterpriseSpring BootSpring FrameworkStructured query language SQLSwiftTableauTeradata DatabaseThe MathWorks MATLABTransact-SQLTrimble SketchUp ProTypeScriptUNIXUNIX ShellVue.jsWordPressjQuery
Technology Skills
3M Post-it AppAdobe ActionScriptAdobe DreamweaverAdobe FlexAdvanced business application programming ABAPAirtableAmazon KinesisApache Ant
Tools & Equipment
Application serversDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers