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Job outlook for internet developers in the United States
Are internet developer jobs in demand?
Yes, internet developer jobs are in demand. Internet developer demand is projected to grow 13% from 2018 to 2028.
Internet developer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of internet developer jobs and the average internet developer salary over time.
Internet developer jobs over time
Internet developer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 991 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,180 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,348 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 951 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 941 | 0.00% |
Average internet developer salary over time
Internet developer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,941 | $40.36 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $81,175 | $39.03 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $79,338 | $38.14 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $77,692 | $37.35 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $75,567 | $36.33 | +1.8% |
Internet developer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of internet developer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where internet developers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for internet developers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 599 | 86% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,171 | 26% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,382 | 23% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 145 | 23% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 205 | 19% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,252 | 18% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 564 | 18% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 939 | 17% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 162 | 17% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 90 | 16% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 425 | 15% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 284 | 15% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 161 | 15% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 111 | 15% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,791 | 14% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,238 | 14% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 795 | 14% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 986 | 13% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 539 | 13% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 222 | 13% |
Internet Developer job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to internet developer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the internet developer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the internet developer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of internet developer experts
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.
Wright State University
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Interim ChairWright State University
Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Department
What skills stand out on Internet Developer resumes?
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.: Web Developer: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, PHP, Python, APIs, Web user interface design.
What soft skills should all Internet Developers possess?
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.: Communications skills are mostly for web developers since they interface more with clients, team work.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Internet Developers?
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.: Particularly for a web developer, HTML/CSS skills, scripting langue competency.
What skills will help Internet Developers earn the most?
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.: Particularly for a web developer, HTML/CSS skills, scripting langue competency, communication skills.
Internet developer jobs
Updated October 28, 2021