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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 900 | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| Alaska | 40 | $65,870 | $31.67 | |
| Arizona | 1,890 | $66,970 | $32.20 | |
| Arkansas | 270 | $59,040 | $28.39 | |
| California | 12,620 | $94,060 | $45.22 | |
| Colorado | 2,450 | $87,310 | $41.98 | |
| Connecticut | 860 | $84,460 | $40.60 | |
| Delaware | 110 | $83,100 | $39.95 | |
| District of Columbia | 640 | $95,180 | $45.76 | |
| Florida | 4,330 | $84,900 | $40.82 | |
| Georgia | 1,580 | $94,370 | $45.37 | |
| Hawaii | 190 | $68,130 | $32.76 | |
| Idaho | 260 | $66,680 | $32.06 | |
| Illinois | 3,060 | $88,880 | $42.73 | |
| Indiana | 1,540 | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| Iowa | 560 | $66,000 | $31.73 | |
| Kansas | 660 | $66,690 | $32.06 | |
| Kentucky | 580 | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| Louisiana | 370 | $54,300 | $26.11 | |
| Maine | $62,160 | $29.88 | ||
| Maryland | 2,560 | $96,460 | $46.37 | |
| Massachusetts | 2,150 | $87,200 | $41.92 | |
| Michigan | 1,720 | $76,960 | $37.00 | |
| Minnesota | 1,710 | $88,150 | $42.38 | |
| Mississippi | 120 | $62,410 | $30.01 | |
| Missouri | 2,300 | $77,100 | $37.07 | |
| Montana | 250 | $56,610 | $27.22 | |
| Nebraska | 420 | $81,170 | $39.02 | |
| Nevada | 290 | $69,600 | $33.46 | |
| New Hampshire | 360 | $68,310 | $32.84 | |
| New Jersey | 1,830 | $86,730 | $41.70 | |
| New Mexico | 180 | $80,790 | $38.84 | |
| New York | 7,140 | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| North Carolina | 2,060 | $81,130 | $39.01 | |
| North Dakota | 80 | $65,680 | $31.58 | |
| Ohio | 2,210 | $76,880 | $36.96 | |
| Oklahoma | 430 | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| Oregon | 1,470 | $76,230 | $36.65 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,740 | $73,930 | $35.55 | |
| Rhode Island | 250 | $99,940 | $48.05 | |
| South Carolina | 1,040 | $69,790 | $33.56 | |
| South Dakota | 180 | $54,550 | $26.22 | |
| Tennessee | 1,320 | $59,210 | $28.47 | |
| Texas | 5,610 | $77,880 | $37.44 | |
| Utah | 2,500 | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| Vermont | 160 | $73,800 | $35.48 | |
| Virginia | 3,430 | $103,930 | $49.97 | |
| Washington | 2,810 | $101,920 | $49.00 | |
| West Virginia | 440 | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| Wisconsin | 3,940 | $58,030 | $27.90 | |
| Wyoming | 60 | $51,910 | $24.96 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory, web page standards and policies, elements of web page design, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, search engines, navigation, morphing, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies.
A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in computer systems and networks, server installation and maintenance, web page design and editing, information resources management, web policy and procedures, Internet applications of information systems security, user interfacing and usability research, and relevant management and communications skills.
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$81,320 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as web developers.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 4%
- College dropout 15%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 55%
- Master’s degree 14%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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