Back-end web developers: Salary, career path, job outlook, education and more

Back-end web developers are responsible for the overall technical construction of the website. They create the basic framework of the site and ensure that it works as expected. Back-end web developers also establish procedures for allowing others to add new pages to the website and meet with management to discuss major changes to the site.

Education Required
Educational requirements for web developers vary with the setting they work in and the type of work they do. Requirements range from a high school diploma to a bachelors degree. An associates degree in web design or related field is the most common requirement.
Job Outlook
The projected percent change in employment from 2016 to 2026: 13% (Faster than average)
(The average growth rate for all occupations is 7 percent.)
Advancement
Web developers who have a bachelors degree can advance to become project managers. For more information, see the profile on computer and information systems managers.
Median pay: How much do Web Developers make?
$66,130 Annual Salary
$31.79 per hour

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