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Freelance web developer demographics and statistics in the US

Freelance web developer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates freelance web developer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our freelance web developer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about freelance web developers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 127,524 freelance web developers currently employed in the United States.
  • 22.4% of all freelance web developers are women, while 77.6% are men.
  • The average freelance web developer age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of freelance web developers is White (59.6%), followed by Asian (13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) and Black or African American (7.0%).
  • In 2022, women earned 91% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all freelance web developers are LGBT.
  • Freelance web developers are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Freelance web developer demographics by:

Freelance web developer gender statistics

22.4% of freelance web developers are women and 77.6% of freelance web developers are men.
  • Male, 77.6%
  • Female, 22.4%

Freelance web developer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male77.6%
Female22.4%

Freelance web developer gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$37,008
female-income
Female income
$33,591

Freelance web developer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freelance web developer positions over time. Currently, 22.4% of freelance web developers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Freelance web developer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201076.23%23.77%
201175.27%24.73%
201277.91%22.09%
201378.01%21.99%
201477.51%22.49%
201575.88%24.12%
201676.52%23.48%
201776.18%23.82%
201874.75%25.25%
201977.27%22.73%
202077.88%22.12%
202177.56%22.44%

Freelance web developer related jobs gender ratio

We compared freelance web developers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Freelance Web Developer78%22%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Dell Certified Systems Expert
Software Applications Architect
Senior Data Center Engineer
Freelance Web Developer
Clinic Administrator
Clinical Support Specialist
Informatics Nurse Specialist
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Freelance web developer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among freelance web developers is White, which makes up 59.6% of all freelance web developers. Comparatively, 13.3% of freelance web developers are Asian and 13.0% of freelance web developers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 59.6%
  • Asian, 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
  • Black or African American, 7.0%
  • Unknown, 6.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Freelance web developer race

Freelance web developer racePercentages
White59.6%
Asian13.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.0%
Black or African American7.0%
Unknown6.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Freelance web developer race and ethnicity over time

See how freelance web developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Freelance web developer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201072.16%5.03%11.20%7.91%
201171.06%4.78%11.63%9.35%
201270.82%6.04%11.07%8.81%
201371.24%6.59%10.66%8.42%
201470.65%6.19%11.09%9.04%
201568.49%6.06%12.06%9.62%
201668.28%5.43%12.69%10.26%
201767.28%5.73%12.72%11.03%
201866.68%6.65%11.45%11.20%
201965.38%6.43%12.87%12.14%
202061.63%6.22%12.38%13.19%
202159.64%6.99%13.30%12.98%

Freelance web developer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian freelance web developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino freelance web developers have the lowest average salary at $33,802.
$44,000
$42,000
$40,000
$38,000
$36,000
$34,000
$32,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$34,443
White$38,261
Black or African American$36,697
Asian$42,465
Hispanic or Latino$33,802

Average freelance web developer age

See how the average age of freelance web developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Freelance web developer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown35.533
White3637
Black or African American3233.5
Asian3432
Hispanic or Latino35.531.5

Freelance web developer age breakdown

The average age of freelance web developers is 30-40 years years old, representing 43% of the freelance web developer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Freelance web developer age breakdown

Freelance Web Developer YearsPercentages
40+ years34%
30-40 years43%
20-30 years23%

Freelance web developer educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 68%
  • Associate, 15%
  • Master's, 10%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Freelance web developers by degree level

Freelance web developer degreePercentages
Bachelor's68%
Associate15%
Master's10%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees5%

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Freelance web developer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, freelance web developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,630 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, freelance web developers earn a median annual income of $39,692 compared to $35,208 for freelance web developers with an Associate degree.
$48,000
$45,000
$42,000
$39,000
$36,000
$33,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$45,630
Bachelor's Degree$39,692
Some College/ Associate Degree$35,208
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Freelance web developer employment statistics

Most freelance web developers work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where freelance web developers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where freelance web developers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Freelance web developer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees23%
100 - 500 employees31%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees8%

Freelance web developer jobs by company type

Employees with the freelance web developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most freelance web developers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Freelance web developer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education12%
Public10%
Private73%
Government5%

Freelance web developer jobs by industry

The most common industries for freelance web developers are professional, technology and education.

Professional

Technology

Education

Manufacturing

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Freelance web developer turnover and employment statistics

Freelance web developer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for freelance web developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Freelance web developer unemployment rate by year

YearFreelance web developer unemployment rate
20106.83%
20116.20%
20124.69%
20135.98%
20144.44%
20155.01%
20163.71%
20174.10%
20183.35%
20193.70%
20206.13%
20215.15%

Average freelance web developer tenure

The average freelance web developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,459 freelance web developers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Freelance web developer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year18%
1-2 years17%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years23%
8-10 years10%
11+ years21%

Freelance web developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of freelance web developers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Associate Network Analyst7.31%24,293
Developer Support Engineer8.46%393,440
Certified Information Systems Security Professional8.59%234,446
Administrator9.03%67,553
Freelance Web Developer9.45%-
Manager, Configuration Management10.54%81,049
Health Support Specialist10.88%152,897

Similar freelance web developer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Associate Network Analyst7.31%24,293
Developer Support Engineer8.46%393,440
Certified Information Systems Security Professional8.59%234,446
Administrator9.03%67,553
Manager, Configuration Management10.54%81,049
Health Support Specialist10.88%152,897

Foreign languages spoken by freelance web developers

The most common foreign language among freelance web developers is Spanish at 45.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
  • Spanish, 45.4%
  • French, 11.8%
  • Chinese, 6.6%
  • Portuguese, 5.9%
  • German, 4.6%
  • Other, 25.7%

Freelance web developer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish45.4%
French11.8%
Chinese6.6%
Portuguese5.9%
German4.6%
Other25.7%

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Freelance web developer location demographics

Which city has the most Freelance Web Developers?

By looking through more than 4,459 resumes, we found that the most popular places for freelance web developers are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Freelance Web Developers

Freelance web developer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,475$58,124
2Texas3,200$47,362
3Virginia1,910$50,240
4Ohio1,456$43,358
5Florida1,389$40,404
6Georgia1,348$39,212
7Pennsylvania1,270$51,751
8New York1,219$53,560
9Maryland1,174$52,648
10New Jersey1,070$53,485
11Illinois1,062$39,017
12Washington1,007$46,730
13Minnesota935$35,583
14North Carolina928$43,593
15Michigan910$42,537
16Massachusetts899$48,994
17Indiana822$36,601
18Colorado821$38,761
19Missouri694$37,520
20Wisconsin655$38,462
21Tennessee604$41,013
22Arizona517$48,756
23Oregon509$45,616
24District of Columbia478$52,537
25Alabama454$43,378
26Utah431$40,048
27Kansas420$37,708
28Kentucky412$37,982
29South Carolina397$44,899
30Iowa390$35,770
31Nebraska346$32,723
32Arkansas323$40,130
33Louisiana312$45,882
34New Mexico311$41,167
35Connecticut294$51,007
36Nevada281$48,616
37Oklahoma265$38,686
38Rhode Island183$49,549
39Maine165$38,246
40Idaho165$34,732
41New Hampshire158$41,028
42West Virginia144$42,354
43Mississippi135$43,303
44Montana131$32,577
45North Dakota131$29,835
46Delaware129$54,631
47South Dakota122$31,388
48Vermont110$38,596
49Hawaii91$55,055
50Alaska86$49,433
51Wyoming45$31,813

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