Computer Programming & Web Development
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SOC Code:
15-1134(Web Developers)
Served Graduated
Average JP Wages
Summary of Career: Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site. They are also responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site.
Projected Growth: In the Upper Rio Grande region, employment of web developers is projected to grow 16% from 2012 to 2022. Employment of web developers is projected to grow as ecommerce continues to expand. Online purchasing is expected to grow faster than the overall retail industry. As retail firms expand their online offerings, demand for web developers will increase. In addition, an increase in the use of mobile devices to search the web will lead to an increase in employment of web developers. Instead of designing a website for a desktop computer, developers will have to create sites that work on mobile devices with many different screen sizes, leading to more work. </b></p>Because websites can be built from anywhere in the world, some web developer jobs may be moved to countries with lower wages, decreasing employment growth. However, this practice may decline because the cost of managing web developers in multiple countries can offset the savings to businesses. Furthermore, web developers must understand cultural nuances that allow webpages to communicate effectively with users, and domestic web developers are better equipped for this task, curtailing the work that may be moved to other countries. The Projected Annual Job Openings shown below refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
|
Upper Rio Grande Employment 2012 |
Upper Rio Grande Employment 2022 |
Upper Rio Grande 2012-2022 Anticipated Growth |
El Paso, TX 2014 Median Annual Wage |
|
250 |
290 |
16% |
$39,300 |
|
Texas Employment 2012 |
Texas Employment 2022 |
Texas 2012-2022 Anticipated Growth |
Texas 2014 Median Annual Wage |
|
10,420 |
13,080 |
26% |
$62,400 |
|
U.S. Employment 2014 |
U.S. Employment 2024 |
U.S. 2014-2024 Anticipated Growth |
U.S. 2015 Median Annual Wage |
|
148,500 |
188,000 |
27% |
$64,970 |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Employment Projections program
Note: The data for the Local
and State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly
comparable. The projections period for local and state data is 2012-2022, while
the projections period for national data is 2014-2024.
Education: The typical education needed to become a web developer is an associate’s degree in web design or a related field. Web developers need knowledge of both programming and graphic design.
Advancement: Web developers who have a bachelor’s degree can advance to become project managers. For more information, see the profile on computer and information systems managers.
Licenses, Certifications,
and Registrations: