Web Developers
Computer and Mathematical
Day to day, the work is writing code for sites and web apps, choosing languages and tools, and keeping pages current after launches or revisions. Code is checked so it is valid, structured, and compatible with browsers, devices, and operating systems. Databases that sit behind those sites are built and maintained, and files are backed up so a site can be restored if something breaks. Performance and server-side processes get tuned so pages stay usable as demand grows. This fits people who like hands-on coding, checking their own work against standards, and picking up new languages and tools as projects require.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$92'650
Median Wage Market Position
$92'650
What you might do
- Write the code behind websites and web apps
- Build and maintain sites with scripting languages
- Check code for browser and device compatibility
- Create databases that support web applications
- Run planned checks after each site revision
- Back up site files for quick recovery
Skills that matter
- Writing supporting code for web applications
- Checking pages across browsers and devices
- Choosing languages and authoring tools
- Tuning site speed and server-side code
- Building databases for web applications
- Hearing what a site update must do
AI & the future of this role
Building standard pages, components, and layouts from common patterns is work AI coding tools might handle with growing reliability. Complex integrations, performance tuning, and live production accountability could still need people, though demand may thin.
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