Where AI can help
AI can suggest components, styles and interface tests.
Technology · A PICTURE OF THE OCCUPATION
Web Developers
Create and maintain websites and browser-based applications. They turn product flows into fast, accessible interfaces connected to data.
Observed AI exposureNot measured in this editionAnthropic · March 2026 study
Employment projection+3.8%2025–2035
Education typically neededBachelor’s degreeBLS · 2025
What the work looks like
- 01
Implement pages and components for the web
- 02
Connect interfaces to APIs and databases
- 03
Fix compatibility and performance problems
- 04
Check accessibility across screen sizes
- 05
Ship changes and monitor usage errors
An example of an output
A functional, responsive and accessible web flow connected to the right service.
Editorial example, not a reported worker interview. Tools vary by employer.Work environment
Agencies, product teams and independent work. The routine alternates implementation, visual review and problem diagnosis.
O*NET® 31.0 ↗Pay & demand
Mean annual pay$98,770
Median annual pay$92,650
Mean is the arithmetic average; median is the midpoint of the wage distribution. National occupational figures are not starting-salary promises.
10th percentile$48,100
90th percentile$162,290
Percentiles describe the workforce distribution, not junior and senior salary bands. Excludes self-employed workers; see the source for coverage.
BLS · May 2025 · USD/year ↗People employed in 202587,400
Projected openings per year5,300
Includes replacement needs over 2025–2035. These are projections, not open job advertisements.
BLS · 2025–2035 ↗AI & your work
What still needs judgment
Deciding what users need, validating accessibility and handling incomplete states depend on context.
The task discussion is editorial interpretation. Only the exposure percentage is reproduced from the study; we do not assign percentages to individual tasks.
Anthropic · March 2026 study ↗You can also develop within this occupation
Use the exercise below to practice a real task, check AI outputs and identify where you need more depth. A career change is one option, not a requirement.
Rebuild a simple flow for a small and a large screen; test keyboard use, slow loading and error messages.
What entry usually requires
- Education typically needed
- Bachelor’s degree
- Related experience typically needed
- None specified in BLS classification
- Typical on-the-job training
- None specified in BLS classification
Typical requirements in BLS data, not universal hiring rules. Verify the employer’s requirements and any applicable credential or license.
BLS · 2025 ↗Skills to build on
Interfacesaccessibilitydebuggingweb performance
Tools you may encounter
HTML, CSS and JavaScript · web frameworks · APIs · browser tools
Editorial example, not a reported worker interview. Tools vary by employer.
Where you could go next
These are researched starting points, not personalized recommendations or promises of lower AI exposure. Check the destination’s requirements and your own circumstances.
EDITORIAL TRANSITION$70,560 Mean annual pay
Graphic Designers ↗
Turning product flows into screens can provide a base for visual decisions.
- What you can carry over
- Interfaces, iteration and brief-based work
- What you would need to learn
- Composition, typography and visual direction
What to consider
Front-end knowledge is not the same as building a visual concept or design portfolio.
Explore the work before committing
1
Try a practical task
Rebuild a simple flow for a small and a large screen; test keyboard use, slow loading and error messages.
2
Read real job requirements
Use the official occupation title below to search current listings. Check duties, location, experience and compensation. External search results have not been verified as active by this directory.
Web DevelopersSearch external job listings ↗3
Check your assumptions with someone doing the work
Ask which tasks take the most time, how AI changed the routine and what evidence of skill helped them enter. Compare their experience with the published data.
My Next Move ↗Sources & data notes
O*NET® 31.0 · 15-1254.00 ↗BLS · May 2025 · USD/year ↗BLS · 2025–2035 ↗Anthropic · March 2026 study ↗Source & definition ↗
Occupational descriptions adapt the O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. Is my job toast? translated, shortened and supplemented the material. USDOL/ETA has not approved or endorsed these changes. CC BY 4.0 ↗