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Web design/development demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 172,141 web design/development currently employed in the United States.
  • 28.5% of all web design/development are women, while 71.5% are men.
  • The average web design/development age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of web design/development is White (58.8%), followed by Asian (15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (12.0%) and Unknown (6.5%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all web design/development are LGBT.
  • Web design/development are 54% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Web design/development demographics by:

Web design/development gender statistics

28.5% of web design/development are women and 71.5% of web design/development are men.
  • Male, 71.5%
  • Female, 28.5%

Web design/development gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male71.5%
Female28.5%

Web design/development gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$69,097
female-income
Female income
$65,851

Web design/development gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in web design/development positions over time. Currently, 28.5% of web design/development are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Web design/development gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201069.92%30.08%
201168.81%31.19%
201271.89%28.11%
201372.01%27.99%
201471.42%28.58%
201569.51%30.49%
201670.26%29.74%
201769.87%30.13%
201868.22%31.78%
201971.14%28.86%
202071.85%28.15%
202171.47%28.53%

Web design/development related jobs gender ratio

We compared web design/development 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 Design/Development71%29%
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 Design/Development
Clinic Administrator
Clinical Support Specialist
Informatics Nurse Specialist
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Web design/development demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among web design/development is White, which makes up 58.8% of all web design/development. Comparatively, 15.8% of web design/development are Asian and 12.0% of web design/development are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 58.8%
  • Asian, 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
  • Black or African American, 6.5%
  • Unknown, 6.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Web design/development race

Web design/development racePercentages
White58.8%
Asian15.8%
Hispanic or Latino12.0%
Black or African American6.5%
Unknown6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Web design/development race and ethnicity over time

See how web design/development racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Web design/development race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201071.29%4.50%13.71%6.96%
201170.19%4.25%14.14%8.40%
201269.95%5.51%13.57%7.86%
201370.37%6.06%13.17%7.46%
201469.77%5.66%13.60%8.08%
201567.62%5.53%14.57%8.67%
201667.40%4.90%15.20%9.30%
201766.41%5.20%15.22%10.08%
201865.81%6.12%13.96%10.25%
201964.50%5.90%15.38%11.18%
202060.76%5.69%14.88%12.23%
202158.77%6.46%15.81%12.03%

Web design/development wage gap by race

According to our data, asian web design/development have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino web design/development have the lowest average salary at $66,057.
$75,000
$73,000
$71,000
$69,000
$67,000
$65,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$66,675
White$70,249
Black or African American$68,808
Asian$73,982
Hispanic or Latino$66,057
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Average web design/development age

See how the average age of web design/development varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Web design/development age by race and gender

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

Web design/development age breakdown

The average age of web design/development is 30-40 years years old, representing 43% of the web design/development population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Web design/development age breakdown

Web Design/Development YearsPercentages
40+ years34%
30-40 years43%
20-30 years23%

Web design/development educational attainment

The most common degree for web design/development is bachelor's degree, with 65% of web design/development earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 65%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Master's, 9%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Web design/development by degree level

Web design/development degreePercentages
Bachelor's65%
Associate19%
Master's9%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees4%

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Web design/development wage gap by degree level

According to the data, web design/development with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,671 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, web design/development earn a median annual income of $71,542 compared to $67,407 for web design/development with an Associate degree.
$78,000
$76,000
$74,000
$72,000
$70,000
$68,000
$66,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$76,671
Bachelor's Degree$71,542
Some College/ Associate Degree$67,407
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Web design/development employment statistics

Most web design/development work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where web design/development work

Below, you can see the size of companies where web design/development work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Web design/development jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees26%

Web design/development jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Web design/development jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education15%
Public27%
Private54%
Government3%

Web design/development jobs by industry

The most common industries for web design/development are technology, education and professional.

Technology

Fortune 500

Education

Professional

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Web design/development turnover and employment statistics

Web design/development unemployment rate over time

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

Web design/development unemployment rate by year

YearWeb design/development 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 design/development tenure

The average web design/development stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,608 web design/development resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Web design/development tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year25%
1-2 years28%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years7%
11+ years13%

Web design/development LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of web design/development that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Data Communications Analyst7.31%90,240
Reports Developer8.46%86,359
Manager, Network & Security8.59%83,566
Network Integrator9.03%26,737
Web Design/Development9.45%-
Search Advertising Strategist10.54%12,873
Litigation Support Specialist10.88%110,360

Similar web design/development jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Data Communications Analyst7.31%90,240
Reports Developer8.46%86,359
Manager, Network & Security8.59%83,566
Network Integrator9.03%26,737
Search Advertising Strategist10.54%12,873
Litigation Support Specialist10.88%110,360

Foreign languages spoken by web design/development

The most common foreign language among web design/development is Spanish at 35.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
  • Spanish, 35.0%
  • French, 13.6%
  • Chinese, 7.3%
  • Japanese, 6.3%
  • German, 5.3%
  • Other, 32.5%

Web design/development languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish35.0%
French13.6%
Chinese7.3%
Japanese6.3%
German5.3%
Other32.5%

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Web design/development location demographics

Where do web design/development earn the most?

Web design/development earn the most in Washington, where the average web design/development salary is $88,060. The map here shows where web design/development 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 Design/Development?

By looking through more than 7,608 resumes, we found that the most popular places for web design/development are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Web Design/Development

Web design/development jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California8,751$87,264
2Texas6,727$64,358
3Florida4,348$59,116
4Pennsylvania3,622$72,655
5Georgia2,768$64,167
6Virginia2,754$81,842
7New York2,626$73,237
8Ohio2,613$65,901
9Michigan2,280$65,721
10Illinois2,262$69,842
11Minnesota2,223$67,104
12Massachusetts2,186$71,897
13Maryland2,051$84,043
14North Carolina1,981$77,683
15New Jersey1,918$74,053
16Arizona1,903$66,793
17Washington1,838$88,060
18Indiana1,801$60,683
19Missouri1,379$62,401
20Wisconsin1,350$64,972
21Oregon1,336$80,645
22Colorado1,211$62,922
23Tennessee1,197$61,816
24Alabama1,058$57,828
25Iowa881$62,409
26South Carolina859$59,526
27Kansas858$59,546
28Utah845$67,010
29Kentucky814$60,776
30District of Columbia717$78,739
31Arkansas705$64,777
32Connecticut687$73,453
33Nebraska673$58,186
34New Mexico631$59,228
35Louisiana601$57,357
36Oklahoma583$58,139
37Nevada560$71,971
38Montana457$60,977
39Rhode Island407$66,920
40New Hampshire378$64,033
41Mississippi375$57,322
42Delaware361$65,765
43Idaho351$65,449
44North Dakota312$58,909
45West Virginia310$62,729
46South Dakota293$70,132
47Alaska252$68,031
48Hawaii232$63,298
49Vermont226$62,209
50Maine224$62,037
51Wyoming135$59,053

Where are web design/development in high demand?

Web design/development are in high demand in Houston, TX. There are currently 4 job openings for web design/development here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country web design/development are in the most demand.
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