Web Developers

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.

Most important skills

Programming
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Operations Analysis
Active Listening
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making

Key knowledge

Computers and Electronics
English Language
Mathematics
Communications and Media
Customer and Personal Service
Design
Engineering and Technology
Telecommunications

What the work involves

Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.
Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.
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.

Strongest interest areas (O*NET): Conventional, Investigative, Artistic.

Qualifications and licensing

Most common education: Bachelor's Degree (45.8% of respondents)
Related experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years (29.2%)
On-the-job training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month (29.2%)
Preparation level: O*NET job zone 3: Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Licensing: Not yet verified. Check your state licensing board.

Check before planning

Licensing for Web Developers is not yet verified for any state: check the state licensing board before planning.

Limits

Distributions show what current workers or occupational experts report, not legal minimums.
Requirements vary by employer and state; time to qualify is not estimated.

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections · dataset 2026.10.8 · method e3-qualification-1.0.0

Work environment

How the typical conditions of this occupation compare with 911 occupations in O*NET (very low = the lowest fifth).

Levels are relative. Most occupations involve a lot of contact with people, for example, so “very low” can still mean regular contact; the last column shows what workers actually reported.

Rankings compare typical U.S. occupation-level work conditions; individual jobs and employers vary. Data: O*NET 31.0 Work Context and BLS wages (May 2025).
Condition	Level	Compared with other occupations	Most common answer (O*NET survey)
Contact with others	Very low	Lower on contact with others than 82% of occupations compared	38% of surveyed respondents chose “Constant contact with others”
Dealing with the public	Very low	Lower on dealing with the public than 82% of occupations compared	33% of surveyed respondents chose “Important”
Teamwork	Low	Lower on teamwork than 71% of occupations compared	38% of surveyed respondents chose “Very important”
Freedom to make decisions	High	Higher on freedom to make decisions than 75% of occupations compared	58% of surveyed respondents chose “Some freedom”
Time pressure	High	Higher on time pressure than 61% of occupations compared	58% of surveyed respondents chose “Once a week or more but not every day”
Conflict situations	Moderate	Higher on conflict situations than 53% of occupations compared	33% of surveyed respondents chose “Once a month or more but not every week”
Dealing with unpleasant or angry people	Low	Lower on dealing with unpleasant or angry people than 67% of occupations compared	58% of surveyed respondents chose “Once a year or more but not every month”
Consequence of error	Moderate	Lower on consequence of error than 55% of occupations compared	25% of surveyed respondents chose “Not serious at all”

Work-pressure profile

Time pressure: high
Conflict situations: moderate
Dealing with unpleasant or angry people: low
Consequence of error: moderate

Each part is shown on its own. There is no combined stress score, and conditions vary by employer and role.

Full answer distributions