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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

15-1254 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. Excludes “Special Effects Artists and Animators” (27-1014).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 2,330310$44.70/hr$25.55/hr$32.61/hr$39.96/hr$54.59/hr$66.99/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing110$50.35/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities340$38.87/hr
Information360$37.13/hr
Financial Activities170$63.05/hr
Professional and Business Services1,250$39.74/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/A$42.04/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services20$30.11/hr
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -10-
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 10$32.52/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 20$36.30/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 20$34.73/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 30$36.02/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 50$38.46/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 50$25.49/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 50$36.89/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 50$32.08/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 50$35.52/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 60$35.12/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 70$23.96/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 70$23.96/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 70$34.21/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 90$36.89/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,730$43.43/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,780$43.11/hrN/A
Minnesota 2,330$39.96/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Computer Systems Analysts 13,380$52.72/hr5.6%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 2,070$49.70/hrN/A
Computer Programmers 2,120N/A-14.0%
Database Administrators 1,460$47.14/hrN/A
Database Architects 580$60.82/hrN/A
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8,920$77.61/hr8.3%
Information Security Analysts 2,650$54.80/hr29.0%


  • 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.
  • Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
  • Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
  • Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
  • Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
  • Perform or direct Web site updates.
  • Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
  • Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
  • Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.


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