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Web Developers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$90,930	6600	9.0%
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$90,930

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

6600

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

9.0%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Detailed Work Activities

Design websites or web applications.
Update website content.
Update website content.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
Test software performance.
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
Create databases to store electronic data.
Update website content.
Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
Design websites or web applications.
Write computer programming code.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Provide technical support for computer network issues.
Test software performance.
Design websites or web applications.
Provide customer service to clients or users.
Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
Configure computer networks.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
Monitor the security of digital information.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Develop models of information or communications systems.
Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
Document design or development procedures.
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
Document design or development procedures.
Document network-related activities or tasks.
Install computer hardware.
Configure computer networks.
Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
Perform or direct Web site updates.
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
Renew domain name registrations.
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
Establish appropriate server directory trees.
Recommend and implement performance improvements.
Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.
Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.
Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.
Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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