Also called: Website Developer, Webmaster
Builds and maintains websites for businesses, schools, governments, and nonprofits.
You might build a restaurant's new ordering page in the morning and fix a broken contact form for a nonprofit in the afternoon. Many web developers freelance and choose their own clients.
May 2025 BLS median about $92,650.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's common; a portfolio often matters more than the degree.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, Self-taught, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Web Development, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Information Technology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS projects 5% growth for web developers and digital designers combined, 2025-35.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI site builders and coding agents make standard business sites cheap, cutting demand for routine web development.
Classes: AP Computer Science Principles, Art or design, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1254.
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