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Web Developer

Design and develop websites, including layout, functionality, and user interface.

Role Exposure Estimate
82%
Baseline: 60% 22 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/24/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a web developer:

Write HTML/CSS/JS70% estimated exposure
Design layouts65% estimated exposure
Optimize performance55% estimated exposure
Consult with clients30% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

+19%
layoffs
60,342 workers laid off in related industries (4 AI-related)
+3%
employment
-2.8% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)60%
Industry Layoffs+19%
Employment Trends (BLS)+3%
Final Score82%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

AI website builders
No-code platforms
AI coding assistants

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Complex applications
Custom solutions
Performance optimization

Practical Ways to Adapt

Full-stack development
React/Next.js
Backend development
DevOps

Key Skills for This Role

HTML/CSSJavaScriptProblem Solving

Career Overview

Median Salary$80,000/yr
Total Employed200k
Job Outlookgrowing
Categorytechnology

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