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Job outlook for webmasters in the United States
Webmaster job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected webmaster job growth rate is 13% from 2018-2028.
About 20,900 new jobs for webmasters are projected over the next decade.
Webmaster salaries have increased 11% for webmasters in the last 5 years.
There are over 16,318 webmasters currently employed in the United States.
There are 20,084 active webmaster job openings in the US.
The average webmaster salary is $62,413.
Are webmaster jobs in demand?
Webmaster job and salary trends over time
Webmaster jobs over time
Webmaster job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,318 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 17,128 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,352 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 16,495 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 16,387 | 0.00% |
Average webmaster salary over time
Webmaster salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,413 | $30.01 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $60,357 | $29.02 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $58,990 | $28.36 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $57,767 | $27.77 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $56,186 | $27.01 | +1.8% |
Webmaster jobs by state
Most common states for webmasters
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 64 | 9% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 231 | 3% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 33 | 3% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 20 | 3% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 149 | 2% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 126 | 2% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 72 | 2% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 29 | 2% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 26 | 2% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 16 | 2% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 509 | 1% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 144 | 1% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 134 | 1% |
| 14 | New York | 19,849,399 | 133 | 1% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 116 | 1% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 93 | 1% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 83 | 1% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 56 | 1% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 48 | 1% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 21 | 1% |
Most common cities for webmasters
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLean | 1 | 2% | $75,834 |
| 2 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $70,475 |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $60,730 |
| 4 | San Mateo | 1 | 1% | $89,736 |
| 5 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $60,032 |
| 6 | New York | 2 | 0% | $78,130 |
| 7 | Jersey City | 1 | 0% | $72,215 |
| 8 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $59,204 |
| 9 | Richmond | 1 | 0% | $75,490 |
Webmaster job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of webmaster experts
Wright State University
Xavier University of Louisiana
Indiana University South Bend
Pennsylvania State University - Erie (The Behrend College)
Illinois Wesleyan University
New Mexico State University
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Interim ChairWright State University
Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Department
What skills stand out on Webmaster resumes?
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.: Web Developer: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, PHP, Python, APIs, Web user interface design.
What soft skills should all Webmasters possess?
Daniel Asamoah Ph.D.: Communications skills are mostly for web developers since they interface more with clients, team work.
Ashwith Chilvery Ph.D.
Director, Dual-Degree Engineering Program, Assistant Professor of PhysicsXavier University of Louisiana
Department of Physics and Computer Science
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Webmasters?
Ashwith Chilvery Ph.D.: The coronavirus pandemic has made a substantial impact on every industry across latitude and longitude. It adapted us to the new normal, which some industries see as a boon and others as bane. HigherEd, which happens to be the oldest and mature industry, is no exception. The cohort of graduates who are very special because they are flexible, comprehend concepts via simulations, videos and peer mentoring. The benefits of these pedagogies are unique, thought provoking and content rich. Subsequently, our conventional methods to calibrate or gauge student's learning outcomes were fine-tuned to current circumstances. Moreover, the prominence of online learning has also enabled us to bridge the gap. So, the repercussions of pandemic on current graduates would be narrow and low-gravity.
What technical skills for a Webmaster stand out to employers?
Ashwith Chilvery Ph.D.: In any job market, employers always desire graduates with sound technical skills that complement their teams. For instance, graduates may want to be cognizant of disruptive technologies in their fields such as software programming, coding, designing, 3d printing, project management, digital marketing, technical writing, data analytics and etc. In addition, employers have special fondness for graduates with multidisciplinary capabilities and skills. Having such sound skills would enable them to evolve as an independent thinker and thrive as a team player.
What experience really stands out on Webmaster resumes?
Hang Dinh Ph.D.: Determining which experiences stand out on resumes depends on the position. For example, when we look for developers for ExtentWorld, we would love someone with experience in building complex or large scale systems and in designing advanced algorithms. The experience of simple coding would not stand out for such a position. At ExtentWorld, we have code-generating tools that help us build a complex one-stop social media platform at Extentworld with just two developers. This means the simple coding tasks can be automated. Graduates of computer science should have more than just coding experience.
What type of skills will young Webmasters need?
Elisa Beshero-Bondar Ph.D.: Our graduates will need the vital skill of "looking stuff up" to find the most reliable and cost-efficient technological tools for a task. They need strong virtual as well as in-person communication skills, and they need experience with careful data and file curation. They need to be good at debugging problems and finding solutions, rather than presuming that the tech a company relies on will "just work." These things will help our students find good jobs and become indispensable employees.
What experience really stands out on Webmaster resumes?
Elisa Beshero-Bondar Ph.D.: Designing and developing a whole project from plan to completion, whether solo or on a team. A student with coursework involving coding won't stand out as much as a student who has applied what they have learned to a project they made themselves or with a clearly defined role on a team. A student who successfully leads a project team (during a pandemic!) clearly has much to offer the workforce.
Brian Law
Assistant Professor of Computer ScienceIllinois Wesleyan University
Computer Science Department
What Webmaster skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Brian Law: There are several areas that are "hot" right now, such as the previously-mentioned data science, artificial intelligence, and systems, but also cybersecurity and databases/data warehousing. That being said, the most important thing for a new graduate seeking employment to do is just to do anything, produce something. Tech employers don't and have never trusted computer science credentialing; that mistrust is the origin of the infamous "tech interview," used to verify whether a candidate actually has the technical skills to back up their piece of paper.
So to preemptively answer that question and get a leg up on other candidates, graduates should be sure to generate some artifact(s) that demonstrate(s) their technical and organizational skills. Show them that you can plan a project, design it, see it through in programming it, and do so in a responsible, organized manner (good coding style, readable code, well-documented, and using proper version control), and you'll have addressed your future employer's greatest worries right off the bat.
If it's a project in one of these "hot" areas or specifically tuned for the work the employer does, all the better, but anything the employer is doing is probably leagues beyond what a fresh graduate can do by themselves in a few months, so ultimately they're not going to be that impressed with your domain-specific technical knowledge. Instead treat it more as an opportunity to show off your "soft" skills, your programming maturity, and your ability to actually produce a product rather than just answer exam questions. And while you're at it, you might as well make it something fun for yourself so you'll be driven to finish it.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Webmasters?
Dr. Shaun Cooper Ph.D.: For most graduates, no. Most employers have their own platforms, so the effects from the pandemic are not in play as the employer; the investment into the new graduate would be similar with or without the pandemic. The new graduate may have a more difficult time catching up from the loss of some educational experiences from the pandemic, but I think it will even out in twelve to eighteen months. Some examples of the biggest challenges for new graduates are the transitions to working with others and being in offices. The past eighteen months has allowed all of us to enhance our bad personal habits; the new graduate is likely to bring these to work and expect that this is normal (e.g., bathing, eating at the desk, playing games during work time).