# Web Developers

SOC 15-1254. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/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.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $92,650 (middle half $64,230–$126,230; BLS May 2025)
- Ages 25-34: median $73,463; 76% hold a bachelor's or higher (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Jobs 2025-35: 3.8%; ~5.3k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)
- Computer Science: 18% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/computer-science)
- Computer And Information Systems: 6% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/computer-and-information-sciences)
- Commercial Art And Graphic Design: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/graphic-interior-fashion-design)
- Computer Engineering: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/computer-engineering)
- Marketing And Marketing Research: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/marketing, https://educationguide.com/degrees/specialized-sales-merchandising-and-marketing-operations)
- Biology: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/biology)
- Communications: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/communications, https://educationguide.com/degrees/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other)
- Mass Media: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/broadcasting-digital-media)
- Electrical Engineering: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/electrical-engineering)
- English Language And Literature: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/english)

## Median wage by state
- AR: $50,550
- AZ: $76,230
- CA: $119,570
- CO: $85,950
- CT: $85,930
- DC: $114,690
- DE: $76,020
- GA: $90,340
- IA: $64,210
- ID: $79,290
- IL: $84,820
- IN: $80,870
- KS: $73,590
- KY: $82,630
- LA: $85,330
- MA: $98,470
- MD: $112,690
- MI: $98,470
- MN: $101,020
- MO: $103,750
- MT: $62,060
- NC: $96,610
- ND: $72,190
- NE: $80,350
- NH: $78,260
- NJ: $95,180
- NM: $68,120
- NV: $83,220
- NY: $98,580
- OK: $78,580
- OR: $64,460
- PA: $86,380
- PR: $46,020
- RI: $98,140
- SC: $78,190
- SD: $51,100
- TN: $74,760
- TX: $85,800
- UT: $100,170
- VA: $128,380
- VT: $84,550
- WA: $130,440
- WI: $90,630
- WV: $78,240
- WY: $68,410

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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