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Web content developer demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 151,198 web content developers currently employed in the United States.
  • 50.1% of all web content developers are women, while 49.9% are men.
  • The average web content developer age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of web content developers is White (60.4%), followed by Asian (12.9%), Hispanic or Latino (12.8%) and Black or African American (6.9%).
  • In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all web content developers are LGBT.
  • Web content developers are 52% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Web content developer demographics by:

Web content developer gender statistics

50.1% of web content developers are women and 49.9% of web content developers are men.
  • Female, 50.1%
  • Male, 49.9%

Web content developer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female50.1%
Male49.9%

Web content developer gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$70,518
female-income
Female income
$65,809

Web content developer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in web content developer positions over time. Currently, 50.1% of web content developers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Web content developer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201048.05%51.95%
201146.75%53.25%
201250.44%49.56%
201350.58%49.42%
201449.86%50.14%
201547.57%52.43%
201648.46%51.54%
201747.99%52.01%
201846.06%53.94%
201949.51%50.49%
202050.39%49.61%
202149.93%50.07%

Web content developer related jobs gender ratio

We compared web content 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 Content Developer50%50%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Web content developer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among web content developers is White, which makes up 60.4% of all web content developers. Comparatively, 12.9% of web content developers are Asian and 12.8% of web content developers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 60.4%
  • Asian, 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
  • Black or African American, 6.9%
  • Unknown, 6.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Web content developer race

Web content developer racePercentages
White60.4%
Asian12.9%
Hispanic or Latino12.8%
Black or African American6.9%
Unknown6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Web content developer race and ethnicity over time

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

Web content developer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201072.87%4.91%10.84%7.71%
201171.78%4.67%11.27%9.15%
201271.54%5.93%10.70%8.61%
201371.95%6.48%10.30%8.21%
201471.36%6.08%10.73%8.84%
201569.20%5.95%11.70%9.42%
201668.99%5.32%12.33%10.06%
201768.00%5.62%12.35%10.83%
201867.39%6.54%11.09%11.00%
201966.09%6.32%12.51%11.93%
202062.34%6.11%12.01%12.99%
202160.35%6.87%12.93%12.78%

Web content developer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian web content developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino web content developers have the lowest average salary at $66,105.
$79,000
$76,000
$73,000
$70,000
$67,000
$64,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$66,995
White$72,214
Black or African American$70,095
Asian$77,789
Hispanic or Latino$66,105

Average web content developer age

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

Web content developer age by race and gender

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

Web content developer age breakdown

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

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Web content developer age breakdown

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

Web content developer educational attainment

The most common degree for web content developers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of web content developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 68%
  • Master's, 15%
  • Associate, 12%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Web content developers by degree level

Web content developer degreePercentages
Bachelor's68%
Master's15%
Associate12%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees3%

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Web content developer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, web content developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,881 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, web content developers earn a median annual income of $74,130 compared to $68,054 for web content developers with an Associate degree.
$84,000
$81,000
$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
$69,000
$66,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$81,881
Bachelor's Degree$74,130
Some College/ Associate Degree$68,054

Web content developer employment statistics

Most web content developers work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where web content developers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Web content developer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees25%

Web content developer jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Web content developer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education18%
Public24%
Private52%
Government5%

Web content developer jobs by industry

The most common industries for web content developers are education, technology and media.

Education

Technology

Fortune 500

Media

Manufacturing

Web content developer turnover and employment statistics

Web content developer unemployment rate over time

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

Web content developer unemployment rate by year

YearWeb content 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 content developer tenure

The average web content developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 774 web content 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 content developer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year28%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years7%
11+ years9%

Web content developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of web content developers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Telecom Analyst7.31%19,698
Software Integrator Engineer8.46%309,116
Network Security Officer8.59%111,524
Junior Network Administrator9.03%121,498
Web Content Developer9.45%-
Information Systems Architect10.54%208,592
Lead Support Technician10.88%115,952

Similar web content developer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Telecom Analyst7.31%19,698
Software Integrator Engineer8.46%309,116
Network Security Officer8.59%111,524
Junior Network Administrator9.03%121,498
Information Systems Architect10.54%208,592
Lead Support Technician10.88%115,952

Foreign languages spoken by web content developers

The most common foreign language among web content developers is Spanish at 31.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
  • Spanish, 31.9%
  • French, 13.9%
  • Japanese, 8.3%
  • Chinese, 5.6%
  • German, 5.6%
  • Other, 34.7%

Web content developer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish31.9%
French13.9%
Japanese8.3%
Chinese5.6%
German5.6%
Other34.7%

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Web content developer location demographics

Where do web content developers earn the most?

Web content developers earn the most in California, where the average web content developer salary is $91,715. The map here shows where web content 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 Content Developers?

By looking through more than 774 resumes, we found that the most popular places for web content developers are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Web Content Developers

Web content developer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,679$91,715
2Texas2,562$72,696
3Virginia2,272$73,829
4Florida1,809$64,880
5New York1,805$69,668
6Pennsylvania1,653$78,860
7Ohio1,572$71,266
8Georgia1,489$76,264
9Illinois1,470$63,380
10New Jersey1,416$86,345
11Maryland1,383$80,412
12Massachusetts1,287$66,525
13North Carolina1,257$66,752
14Washington1,157$80,698
15Minnesota1,039$68,285
16Michigan1,014$73,528
17Colorado905$66,548
18Indiana880$60,386
19Missouri754$59,824
20Wisconsin699$70,658
21Oregon698$75,446
22Tennessee669$65,343
23Arizona657$69,215
24Utah644$64,971
25District of Columbia573$79,361
26Alabama492$68,444
27Kentucky448$59,353
28Kansas443$61,500
29South Carolina437$65,329
30Connecticut430$74,175
31Iowa427$65,361
32Nebraska380$60,999
33Arkansas354$59,113
34New Mexico337$62,336
35Louisiana337$57,049
36Nevada318$71,928
37Oklahoma289$65,266
38Rhode Island287$71,444
39Idaho226$78,434
40New Hampshire215$66,449
41Maine186$70,598
42Delaware183$82,527
43Montana182$57,906
44Vermont162$71,352
45West Virginia161$69,666
46Mississippi156$59,072
47North Dakota143$63,608
48South Dakota136$58,216
49Hawaii107$69,050
50Alaska100$69,144
51Wyoming71$57,872

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