Web Developers

Information Technology · Web and Digital Communications

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 15-1254.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$49k10th$78kMedian$159k90th

New workers start near $48,660; experienced workers reach $158,600. About 270 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

Employment change: +8%; nationwide
Openings a year: 5,400; nationwide, from growth and people leaving
Employed in 2024: 86,000; nationwide

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Programming4.3
Critical Thinking3.9
Operations Analysis4.0
Reading Comprehension4.0
Complex Problem Solving3.6
Active Learning3.6
Active Listening3.5
Judgment and Decision Making3.4

What the work is

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.

Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Perform or direct Web site updates.
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

High school or less12%
Certificate17%
Some college4%
Associate degree17%
Bachelor's degree50%

Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.

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