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Senior web developer demographics and statistics in the US

Senior web developer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior web developer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior 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 senior web developers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 311,435 senior web developers currently employed in the United States.
  • 18.5% of all senior web developers are women, while 81.5% are men.
  • The average senior web developer age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior web developers is White (58.5%), followed by Asian (16.0%), Hispanic or Latino (12.0%) and Unknown (6.5%).
  • In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all senior web developers are LGBT.
  • Senior web developers are 49% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Senior web developer gender statistics

18.5% of senior web developers are women and 81.5% of senior web developers are men.
  • Male, 81.5%
  • Female, 18.5%

Senior web developer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male81.5%
Female18.5%

Senior web developer gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$97,102
female-income
Female income
$93,786

Senior web developer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior web developer positions over time. Currently, 18.5% of senior web developers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior web developer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201080.33%19.67%
201179.50%20.50%
201281.80%18.20%
201381.88%18.12%
201481.45%18.55%
201580.03%19.97%
201680.59%19.41%
201780.29%19.71%
201879.04%20.96%
201981.24%18.76%
202081.77%18.23%
202181.49%18.51%

Senior web developer related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior 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%
Senior Web Developer81%19%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Senior web developer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior web developers is White, which makes up 58.5% of all senior web developers. Comparatively, 16.0% of senior web developers are Asian and 12.0% of senior web developers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 58.5%
  • Asian, 16.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
  • Black or African American, 6.5%
  • Unknown, 6.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Senior web developer race

Senior web developer racePercentages
White58.5%
Asian16.0%
Hispanic or Latino12.0%
Black or African American6.5%
Unknown6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Senior web developer race and ethnicity over time

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

Senior web developer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201071.05%4.50%13.93%6.97%
201169.95%4.26%14.36%8.41%
201269.71%5.52%13.80%7.87%
201370.12%6.07%13.39%7.47%
201469.53%5.66%13.82%8.10%
201567.38%5.54%14.79%8.68%
201667.16%4.91%15.42%9.32%
201766.17%5.20%15.45%10.09%
201865.57%6.12%14.18%10.26%
201964.26%5.91%15.60%11.19%
202060.51%5.70%15.11%12.25%
202158.53%6.46%16.03%12.04%

Senior web developer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior web developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior web developers have the lowest average salary at $93,998.
$104,000
$102,000
$100,000
$98,000
$96,000
$94,000
$92,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$94,632
White$98,268
Black or African American$96,809
Asian$102,011
Hispanic or Latino$93,998

Average senior web developer age

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

Senior web developer age by race and gender

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

Senior web developer age breakdown

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

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior web developer age breakdown

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

Senior web developer educational attainment

The most common degree for senior web developers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of senior web developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 68%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 9%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Senior web developers by degree level

Senior web developer degreePercentages
Bachelor's68%
Master's20%
Associate9%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees1%

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Senior web developer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior web developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $104,675 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior web developers earn a median annual income of $99,571 compared to $95,381 for senior web developers with an Associate degree.
$106,000
$104,000
$102,000
$100,000
$98,000
$96,000
$94,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$104,675
Bachelor's Degree$99,571
Some College/ Associate Degree$95,381

Senior web developer employment statistics

Most senior web developers work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where senior web developers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior web developer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees7%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees29%
> 10,000 employees41%

Senior web developer jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Senior web developer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public49%
Private46%
Government1%

Senior web developer jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior web developers are technology, finance and professional.

Fortune 500

Technology

Finance

Professional

Media

Senior web developer turnover and employment statistics

Senior web developer unemployment rate over time

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

Senior web developer unemployment rate by year

YearSenior 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 senior web developer tenure

The average senior web developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,303 senior 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

Senior web developer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year27%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years5%
11+ years6%

Senior web developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior 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
Data Center Analyst7.31%167,264
Configuration Engineer8.46%202,945
Network Security Specialist8.59%82,646
Senior Systems Engineering Analyst9.03%200,712
Senior Web Developer9.45%-
Tester10.54%52,595
Computer Coordinator10.88%29,926

Similar senior web developer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Data Center Analyst7.31%167,264
Configuration Engineer8.46%202,945
Network Security Specialist8.59%82,646
Senior Systems Engineering Analyst9.03%200,712
Tester10.54%52,595
Computer Coordinator10.88%29,926

Foreign languages spoken by senior web developers

The most common foreign language among senior web developers is Spanish at 20.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 12.7%.
  • Spanish, 20.6%
  • Japanese, 14.3%
  • German, 12.7%
  • French, 11.1%
  • Chinese, 6.3%
  • Other, 35.0%

Senior web developer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish20.6%
Japanese14.3%
German12.7%
French11.1%
Chinese6.3%
Other35.0%

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Senior web developer location demographics

Where do senior web developers earn the most?

Senior web developers earn the most in California, where the average senior web developer salary is $113,339. The map here shows where senior web developers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Web Developers?

By looking through more than 6,303 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior web developers are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Senior Web Developers

Senior web developer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California7,661$113,339
2Texas4,456$89,618
3Virginia3,345$97,969
4Florida3,029$83,884
5New York2,919$98,448
6Pennsylvania2,804$98,549
7Illinois2,570$88,374
8New Jersey2,359$100,410
9Massachusetts2,358$98,939
10North Carolina2,228$86,532
11Ohio2,189$88,552
12Georgia2,116$85,020
13Maryland1,987$94,366
14Washington1,789$102,701
15Minnesota1,494$88,647
16Michigan1,428$89,515
17Colorado1,418$85,617
18Oregon1,318$91,400
19Indiana1,260$88,539
20Arizona1,196$92,726
21Missouri1,122$83,249
22Wisconsin992$86,781
23Tennessee922$85,338
24Utah922$80,372
25District of Columbia825$96,953
26Alabama715$82,194
27Connecticut705$90,576
28Kansas626$86,265
29Kentucky614$84,248
30Iowa597$77,715
31South Carolina570$93,725
32Nebraska495$76,924
33Louisiana483$80,904
34Arkansas479$73,621
35Nevada466$94,775
36New Mexico443$81,824
37Rhode Island409$88,030
38Idaho385$86,046
39Oklahoma385$76,208
40New Hampshire376$88,324
41Delaware336$88,269
42Montana300$85,300
43Maine259$85,719
44Vermont238$86,096
45Mississippi224$74,278
46West Virginia217$85,732
47North Dakota201$80,467
48South Dakota191$78,816
49Hawaii160$73,961
50Alaska159$84,694
51Wyoming126$76,134

Where are senior web developers in high demand?

Senior web developers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 17 job openings for senior web developers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country senior web developers are in the most demand.
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