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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 2,040526$50.80/hr$28.46/hr$36.03/hr$46.45/hr$63.34/hr$80.58/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing80$52.62/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities280$40.72/hr
Information250$39.58/hr
Financial Activities130$65.95/hr
Professional and Business Services1,210$48.42/hr
Education and Health Services40$42.13/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services20$32.83/hr
Public Administration10$42.42/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 20$33.90/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 20$41.49/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 20$37.61/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 20$40.95/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 30$39.30/hr1.9%
Rochester MN MSA 30$56.89/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 40$36.92/hr13.5%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 40$35.75/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 40$44.38/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 50$49.07/hr13.6%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 50$36.90/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 60$30.91/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 70$40.72/hr13.3%
Northwest Minnesota 70$31.23/hr12.2%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 100$31.48/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,450$48.35/hr16.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,490$47.77/hrN/A
Minnesota 2,040$46.45/hr15.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Computer Systems Analysts 12,180$52.96/hr7.3%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 2,640$50.34/hr18.9%
Computer Programmers 2,080$49.93/hr-13.4%
Database Administrators 1,140$48.02/hr6.7%
Database Architects 790$64.56/hr7.7%
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10,450$83.28/hr14.7%
Information Security Analysts 2,900$61.61/hr28.0%


  • 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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