As of June 2026, Web Developers has an AI-exposure score of 70/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Web Developers
More exposed than 90% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$92,650. About 5,400 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Computer & Mathematical roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
- Establish appropriate server directory trees.
- Recommend and implement performance improvements.
- Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
- Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
- Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
- Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
- Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
- Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
- Perform or direct Web site updates.
- Renew domain name registrations.
- Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
- Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
- Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
- Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (85%).
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