SOC 15-1254 · May 2025
Web Developer Salary
Web Developers in the US earn a median of $92,650 a year ($47.49 an hour on average), according to the BLS May 2025 wage survey. Average Web Developer pay climbed from $81,320 in 2021 to $98,770 in 2025, a +21.5% change in 4 years.
Median annual
$92,650
Half of all Web Developers in the United States earn more than this figure, half earn less. From the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025 release.
Wage trend
+21.5% since 2021 · -0.0% YoY
Hourly
$47.49
Job growth 2025-35
+3.8%
US workers
70,190
BLS series
Annual median wage for Web Developers in All Industries in the United States
Salary range
From entry to top decile
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread for Web Developers is $48,100 – $162,290.
Percentile distribution
USD · annual
10th
$48,100
25th
$64,230
Median
$92,650
75th
$126,230
90th
$162,290
Percentile bands
Where your pay would sit
Percentile bands
Annual wages at each point of the BLS distribution for Web Developers. Where you sit depends on experience, employer, location and credentials.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 10% earn less. Common for new entrants | $48,100 |
| 25th percentile | A quarter earn less | $64,230 |
| Median | Half earn more, half earn less | $92,650 |
| 75th percentile | A quarter earn more | $126,230 |
| 90th percentile | 10% earn more. Often senior or specialist staff | $162,290 |
Geography
Web Developer pay by state
Web Developers earn the most in Washington ($130,440, +41% against the national median) and the least in Arkansas ($50,550). BLS publishes a May 2025 estimate for this occupation in 44 of 51 states and D.C.
National median
$92,650
Highest-paying states for web developers
| State | Annual median | vs national | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $130,440 | +41% | 4,430 |
| Virginia | $128,380 | +39% | 4,590 |
| California | $119,570 | +29% | 7,320 |
| D.C. | $114,690 | +24% | 430 |
| Maryland | $112,690 | +22% | 1,960 |
| Missouri | $103,750 | +12% | 1,160 |
| Minnesota | $101,020 | +9% | 1,200 |
| Utah | $100,170 | +8% | 1,280 |
| New York | $98,580 | +6% | 3,990 |
| Michigan | $98,470 | +6% | 1,580 |
All 44 states, highest to lowest
| State | Annual median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $130,440 | 4,430 |
| Virginia | $128,380 | 4,590 |
| California | $119,570 | 7,320 |
| D.C. | $114,690 | 430 |
| Maryland | $112,690 | 1,960 |
| Missouri | $103,750 | 1,160 |
| Minnesota | $101,020 | 1,200 |
| Utah | $100,170 | 1,280 |
| New York | $98,580 | 3,990 |
| Michigan | $98,470 | 1,580 |
| Massachusetts | $98,470 | 1,940 |
| Rhode Island | $98,140 | – |
| North Carolina | $96,610 | 2,030 |
| New Jersey | $95,180 | 2,250 |
| Wisconsin | $90,630 | 1,180 |
| Georgia | $90,340 | 1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,380 | 1,670 |
| Colorado | $85,950 | 1,680 |
| Connecticut | $85,930 | 750 |
| Texas | $85,800 | 4,910 |
| Louisiana | $85,330 | 490 |
| Illinois | $84,820 | 4,310 |
| Vermont | $84,550 | 70 |
| Nevada | $83,220 | 340 |
| Kentucky | $82,630 | 270 |
| Indiana | $80,870 | 860 |
| Nebraska | $80,350 | 230 |
| Idaho | $79,290 | 220 |
| Oklahoma | $78,580 | 410 |
| New Hampshire | $78,260 | 470 |
| West Virginia | $78,240 | 400 |
| South Carolina | $78,190 | 710 |
| Arizona | $76,230 | 1,010 |
| Delaware | $76,020 | – |
| Tennessee | $74,760 | 1,620 |
| Kansas | $73,590 | 500 |
| North Dakota | $72,190 | – |
| Wyoming | $68,410 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $68,120 | 130 |
| Oregon | $64,460 | 1,140 |
| Iowa | $64,210 | 420 |
| Montana | $62,060 | 550 |
| South Dakota | $51,100 | 390 |
| Arkansas | $50,550 | 400 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state estimates, May 2025, all industries.
What affects this salary
Pay drivers for Web Developers
Web developers (BLS SOC 15-1254) create and maintain websites, focusing on the technical aspects of site performance and capacity. The role spans front-end (HTML/CSS/JavaScript), back-end (server, database, API), and full-stack development. Like other software roles, OEWS understates total compensation at large tech employers where stock-based compensation often equals or exceeds base salary.
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread is $48,100 – $162,290. That gap reflects experience, certification, employer type, geographic cost of living, and shift differentials where applicable.
Geography matters. The best-paying states for this role are Washington, Virginia and California. Pay in Washington runs 2.6 times the level in Arkansas, before any adjustment for cost of living.
Getting in. BLS lists the typical entry-level education as bachelor's degree, and projects about 5,300 openings a year over 2025-35. Employment is projected to grow 3.8% over the same period, against 3.5% for all occupations.
Frequently asked
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Frequently asked
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Source & methodology
Wage and employment figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2025 release. Standard Occupational Classification: 15-1254. Figures represent the national median, mean, and percentile distribution across all employers and industries. Hourly equivalents assume a 2,080-hour work year. Job growth, annual openings and typical education are from the BLS Employment Projections program, 2025-35; see the Occupational Outlook Handbook entry. Read our methodology for details on how the data is sourced, transformed, and refreshed.