Jobs Similar to Web Developers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to web developers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Data Warehousing Specialists, Web Administrators and Software Developers.
Web Developers: $92,650 median pay · usual preparation: Training or associate.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Web Developers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Warehousing SpecialistsSame group | 83% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Web AdministratorsSame group | 82% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Software DevelopersSame group | 82% | $135,980+47% | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Database ArchitectsSame group | 82% | $139,500+51% | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Computer ProgrammersSame group | 82% | $100,390+8% | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSame group | 81% | $104,300+13% | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Blockchain EngineersSame group | 81% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 80% | $104,620+13% | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsSame group | 80% | $140,300+51% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Web and Digital Interface DesignersSame group | 80% | $104,000+12% | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 12 | Data Scientists | 78% | $120,230+30% | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Statisticians | 78% | $105,650+14% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 78% | $105,850+14% | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 77% | $134,050+45% | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Penetration TestersSame group | 77% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Operations Research Analysts | 76% | $88,940−4% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 76% | $129,180+39% | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Business Intelligence Analysts | 76% | $120,230Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Clinical Data Managers | 75% | $120,230Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Data Warehousing Specialists
83% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Web Administrators
82% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Software Developers
82% similar · $135,980 (+47%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 4Database Architects
82% similar · $139,500 (+51%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Computer Programmers
82% similar · $100,390 (+8%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 6Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
81% similar · $104,300 (+13%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Blockchain Engineers
81% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Database Administrators
80% similar · $104,620 (+13%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Computer and Information Research Scientists
80% similar · $140,300 (+51%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Web and Digital Interface Designers
80% similar · $104,000 (+12%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 12Data Scientists
78% similar · $120,230 (+30%) · Bachelor's degree
- 13Statisticians
78% similar · $105,650 (+14%) · Graduate degree
- 14Computer Systems Analysts
78% similar · $105,850 (+14%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 15Computer Network Architects
77% similar · $134,050 (+45%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Penetration Testers
77% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Operations Research Analysts
76% similar · $88,940 (−4%) · Graduate degree
- 18Information Security Analysts
76% similar · $129,180 (+39%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 19Business Intelligence Analysts
76% similar · $120,230 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 20Clinical Data Managers
75% similar · $120,230 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for web developers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
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Questions about jobs like web developers
What jobs are most similar to web developers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Data Warehousing Specialists (83% similar), Web Administrators (82% similar), Software Developers (82% similar), Database Architects (82% similar) and Computer Programmers (82% similar).
Which jobs like web developers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Database Architects ($139,500, +51%; usually a bachelor's degree), Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140,300, +51%; usually a graduate degree) and Software Developers ($135,980, +47%; usually a bachelor's degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with web developers ($92,650).
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.