Web Developers
SOC Code: 15-1254 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Web Developers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $92,768 | $126,256 | $159,723 | $193,211 |
| Merced, CA | $84,843 | $119,558 | $154,274 | $188,989 |
| Modesto, CA | $84,947 | $118,394 | $151,861 | $185,307 |
| Salinas, CA | $78,000 | $113,672 | $149,344 | $185,016 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,491 | $116,334 | $149,198 | $182,042 |
| Bangor, ME | $58,906 | $98,426 | $137,966 | $177,486 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $58,906 | $98,426 | $137,966 | $177,486 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $61,963 | $94,702 | $127,421 | $160,160 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $54,101 | $87,568 | $121,035 | $154,502 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $58,739 | $89,066 | $119,413 | $149,739 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. | 1 | $124,248 |
| Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants | 1 | $41,600 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 1 | $52,062 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | $88,155 |
| 2025 | 1 | $41,600 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Programming | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Operations Analysis | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Active Learning | 3.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.4 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Communications and Media | 3.2 |
| Design | 3.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.6 |
| Telecommunications | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 45.8% |
| Associate's degree | 16.7% |
| Some college | 16.7% |
| High school diploma | 8.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.2% |
| Less than high school | 4.2% |
| Master's degree | 4.2% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
- Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
AJAX Adobe Acrobat Adobe After Effects Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Amazon DynamoDB Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2 Amazon Redshift Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation Amazon Web Services AWS software Ansible software Apache Cassandra Apache Hadoop
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