Summary
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Quick Facts: Web Developers and Digital Designers | |
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$73,760 per year
$35.46 per hour |
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Associate's degree | |
None | |
None | |
174,300 | |
8% (Much faster than average) | |
14,000 |
What Web Developers and Digital Designers Do
Web developers create and maintain websites. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability.
Work Environment
Some web developers and digital designers work in the computer systems design and related services industry. Others are self-employed. Still others work in industries including publishing, management consulting, and advertising.
How to Become a Web Developer or Digital Designer
Educational requirements for web developers and digital designers vary, ranging from a high school diploma to a bachelor’s degree.
Pay
The median annual wage for web developers was $73,760 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be driven by the continued popularity of mobile devices and ecommerce.
State & Area Data
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Similar Occupations
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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