Careers in Web Design
In 2007, A List Apart conducted large scale survey (32,831 participants) on many facets of working in the Web industry. You are encouraged to read the entire study, but the following are some highlights.
Web Professionals' Description of Their Own Job Title
- Developer (scripting and programming): 25%
- Web Designer: 20%
- [Graphic] Designer: 10%
- Webmaster: 6%
- Creative Director: 5%
- Interface Designer: 4%
- Project Manager: 4%
Job Satisfaction
- 78% of web professionals are excited about the field frequently or very frequently.
- 48% have worked in the web industry more than 5 years.
- Job satisfaction is greater among older age groups.
Type of Employment
- 28% work for a pro-profit enterprise (small business or corporation)
- 23% are self employed
- 22% work for design or advertising agenies
- 8% work for schools or colleges
Working Conditions
- 42% work 40-50 hours per week, 23% work 30-40 hours per week.
- 23% make $40K - $60K, 20% make $20K - $40k, and 14% make $60K - $80K
- The majority (27%) of web professionals who have an Associate Degree make $20K-$40K.
- 65% believe that age discrimination probably does not or definitely does not effect them in this field.
- 88% believe that gender discrimination probably does not or definitely does not effect them in this field.
- 91% believe that ethnic discrimination probably does not or definitely does not effect them in this field.
- While the vast majority in the industry are men, women tend to make more than men in the $20K-$80 salary range.
Employment Outlook
See the the Job Forecast and Industry Outlook page for more information on this topic.