Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Computer systems design companies
- Telecommunication companies
- Financial and insurance agencies
Outlook
Job growth for web developers and designers will continue to be strong due to the rise of social media and the use of mobile apps. Many businesses will improve the appearance and functionality of their websites to attract more customers.
Employers will continue to look for developers and designers who have strong technical skills. Prospects should be best for college graduates with knowledge of, and experience with, a variety of programming languages and digital multimedia tools. Job seekers should stay up to date with the latest skills and technologies.
Web Developers and Designers (CIS 100522)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
6,671 Large |
& |
7.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
548 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
150 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
61 Small |
& |
8.2% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,567 Large |
& |
7.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
293 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
212 Medium |
& |
11.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Du Page County |
977 Large |
& |
4.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
77 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
58 Very small |
& |
15.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
23 Very small |
& |
-21.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
46 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
361 Medium |
& |
12.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
32 Very few |
| McHenry County |
61 Small |
& |
1.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
60 Small |
& |
-3.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
62 Small |
& |
11.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
230 Medium |
& |
3.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
44 Very small |
& |
4.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
81 Small |
& |
4.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
88 Small |
& |
9.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-16.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
92 Small |
& |
12.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
113 Small |
& |
13.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
11 Very small |
& |
-9.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
178 Small |
& |
16.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| United States |
222,700 Large |
& |
8.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
16,500 Moderate |