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Web application developer demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 276,874 web application developers currently employed in the United States.
  • 19.1% of all web application developers are women, while 80.9% are men.
  • The average web application developer age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of web application developers is White (58.4%), followed by Asian (16.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.1%) and Unknown (6.5%).
  • In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all web application developers are LGBT.
  • Web application developers are 44% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Web application developer demographics by:

Web application developer gender statistics

19.1% of web application developers are women and 80.9% of web application developers are men.
  • Male, 80.9%
  • Female, 19.1%

Web application developer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male80.9%
Female19.1%

Web application developer gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$85,175
female-income
Female income
$82,464

Web application developer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in web application developer positions over time. Currently, 19.1% of web application developers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Web application developer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201079.74%20.26%
201178.88%21.12%
201281.24%18.76%
201381.33%18.67%
201480.88%19.12%
201579.43%20.57%
201680.00%20.00%
201779.70%20.30%
201878.42%21.58%
201980.67%19.33%
202081.21%18.79%
202180.92%19.08%

Web application developer related jobs gender ratio

We compared web application 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%
Web Application Developer81%19%
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
Web Application Developer
Clinic Administrator
Clinical Support Specialist
Informatics Nurse Specialist
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Web application developer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among web application developers is White, which makes up 58.4% of all web application developers. Comparatively, 16.1% of web application developers are Asian and 12.1% of web application developers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 58.4%
  • Asian, 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
  • Black or African American, 6.5%
  • Unknown, 6.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Web application developer race

Web application developer racePercentages
White58.4%
Asian16.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black or African American6.5%
Unknown6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Web application developer race and ethnicity over time

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

Web application developer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.90%4.52%14.01%7.01%
201169.81%4.28%14.45%8.44%
201269.57%5.54%13.88%7.91%
201369.98%6.09%13.47%7.51%
201469.39%5.68%13.91%8.13%
201567.23%5.56%14.87%8.72%
201667.02%4.93%15.50%9.35%
201766.03%5.22%15.53%10.13%
201865.42%6.14%14.27%10.29%
201964.12%5.93%15.68%11.23%
202060.37%5.72%15.19%12.28%
202158.39%6.48%16.11%12.08%

Web application developer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian web application developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino web application developers have the lowest average salary at $82,637.
$91,000
$89,000
$87,000
$85,000
$83,000
$81,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$83,156
White$86,128
Black or African American$84,936
Asian$89,178
Hispanic or Latino$82,637
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Average web application developer age

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

Web application developer age by race and gender

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

Web application developer age breakdown

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

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Web application developer age breakdown

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

Web application developer educational attainment

The most common degree for web application developers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of web application developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 71%
  • Master's, 16%
  • Associate, 9%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Web application developers by degree level

Web application developer degreePercentages
Bachelor's71%
Master's16%
Associate9%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees2%

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Web application developer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, web application developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,345 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, web application developers earn a median annual income of $87,190 compared to $83,769 for web application developers with an Associate degree.
$92,000
$90,000
$88,000
$86,000
$84,000
$82,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$91,345
Bachelor's Degree$87,190
Some College/ Associate Degree$83,769
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Web application developer employment statistics

Most web application developers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where web application developers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Web application developer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees34%

Web application developer jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Web application developer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education16%
Public37%
Private44%
Government3%

Web application developer jobs by industry

The most common industries for web application developers are technology, education and finance.

Technology

Fortune 500

Education

Finance

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Web application developer turnover and employment statistics

Web application developer unemployment rate over time

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

Web application developer unemployment rate by year

YearWeb application 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 web application developer tenure

The average web application developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,081 web application developers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Web application developer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year32%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years4%
11+ years5%

Web application developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of web application developers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Senior Telecommunications Consultant7.31%13,557
Software Integrator Engineer8.46%309,116
Security Engineer8.59%86,093
Storage Administrator9.03%71,753
Web Application Developer9.45%-
Program Scheduler10.54%66,389
Staff Professional10.88%111,826

Similar web application developer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Senior Telecommunications Consultant7.31%13,557
Software Integrator Engineer8.46%309,116
Security Engineer8.59%86,093
Storage Administrator9.03%71,753
Program Scheduler10.54%66,389
Staff Professional10.88%111,826

Foreign languages spoken by web application developers

The most common foreign language among web application developers is Spanish at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.1%.
  • Spanish, 23.1%
  • French, 14.3%
  • Chinese, 12.1%
  • Mandarin, 8.8%
  • Japanese, 6.6%
  • Other, 35.1%

Web application developer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish23.1%
French14.3%
Chinese12.1%
Mandarin8.8%
Japanese6.6%
Other35.1%

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Web application developer location demographics

Where do web application developers earn the most?

Web application developers earn the most in Washington, where the average web application developer salary is $101,064. The map here shows where web application 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 Web Application Developers?

By looking through more than 5,081 resumes, we found that the most popular places for web application developers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Web Application Developers

Web application developer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,611$98,542
2Texas3,789$79,329
3Virginia2,882$81,919
4Florida2,602$73,771
5Pennsylvania2,375$78,735
6New York2,374$90,254
7Illinois2,151$75,181
8New Jersey2,000$90,119
9Ohio1,991$75,629
10North Carolina1,910$81,103
11Georgia1,830$78,498
12Massachusetts1,783$90,514
13Maryland1,665$81,584
14Michigan1,402$71,988
15Washington1,352$101,064
16Minnesota1,313$83,157
17Colorado1,130$70,331
18Indiana1,104$73,596
19Oregon1,015$93,893
20Missouri1,002$79,417
21Arizona961$80,098
22Wisconsin903$75,220
23Tennessee868$76,012
24Utah783$88,304
25District of Columbia752$89,041
26Alabama612$71,355
27Kansas583$73,740
28Connecticut571$83,356
29South Carolina559$68,299
30Kentucky554$82,337
31Iowa538$70,747
32Nebraska446$71,509
33Arkansas434$72,614
34Louisiana434$73,741
35New Mexico398$77,262
36Nevada386$88,310
37Oklahoma353$69,011
38Rhode Island351$85,239
39Idaho320$79,807
40New Hampshire293$78,077
41Delaware274$79,723
42Montana262$79,682
43Maine240$83,244
44Vermont209$80,325
45West Virginia209$73,397
46Mississippi197$76,283
47South Dakota183$69,884
48North Dakota171$68,936
49Alaska134$83,900
50Hawaii130$65,304
51Wyoming102$70,484

Where are web application developers in high demand?

Web application developers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 13 job openings for web application developers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country web application developers are in the most demand.
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