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Web Developers
Description
Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
Common 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.
- Write, design, or edit Web page content, or direct others producing content.
- 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.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $38.07 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $16.78 and $60.88 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $79,181.16 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $34,898.55 and $126,628.99 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 780 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 46.2% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,140.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $36.00 with the median annual salary reaching $75,570.
