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Web Developers

Role Overview

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).

Recommended Majors

Computer Programming/Programmer, General. Computer Science. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.

Related Careers

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$121,000
California	$117,380
Washington	$112,010
Maryland	$111,750
Virginia	$110,830
Massachusetts	$107,570
Illinois	$103,300
Alaska	$102,530
Colorado	$101,760
Missouri	$100,950
Minnesota	$99,870
Michigan	$97,690
Rhode Island	$95,380
North Carolina	$94,070
New Hampshire	$93,810

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Median Annual Salary

$90,930

Projected Growth (10yr)

+7.5%

Avg. annual openings

5.4k

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