Web developers design and create websites, handling the site's look and technical aspects such as performance and capacity, and may also create site content. About 1 in 6 web designers and developers are self-employed, working primarily in publishing, management consulting, and advertising. The median annual wage was $67,990 in May 2017. Employment is projected to grow 15% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than average, driven by the growing popularity of mobile devices and ecommerce.