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 |
6,645 Large |
& |
12.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
548 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
144 Medium |
& |
11.8% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
55 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,655 Large |
& |
13.1% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
304 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
17 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
212 Small |
& |
16.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Du Page County |
978 Large |
& |
15.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
83 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
48 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
18 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
31 Very small |
& |
22.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
353 Medium |
& |
10.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| McHenry County |
51 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
54 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
58 Small |
& |
19.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
204 Small |
& |
12.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
33 Very small |
& |
3.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
59 Small |
& |
15.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
89 Small |
& |
9.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
113 Small |
& |
7.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
95 Small |
& |
12.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Will County |
174 Small |
& |
14.4% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| United States |
214,900 Large |
& |
7.2% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
14,500 Few |