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Web Developers Salary
Web Developers earn a median $92,650 a year in the U.S., with 70,190 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $92,650 a year
- Employment
- 70,190
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +3.8%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 5,300
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $92,650 · $44.54 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $98,770 · $47.49 an hour (estimate error ±1.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $48,100 · $23.12 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $64,230 · $30.88 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $126,230 · $60.69 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $162,290 · $78.03 an hour
- Employment
- 70,190 (estimate error ±6.7%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications. Excludes “Special Effects Artists and Animators” (27-1014).
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 87,400
- Projected for 2035
- 90,600
- Change
- +3,300 (+3.8%)
- Openings each year
- 5,300
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 17.5%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $130,440 | 4,430 |
| 2 | Virginia | $128,380 | 4,590 |
| 3 | California | $119,570 | 7,320 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $114,690 | 430 |
| 5 | Maryland | $112,690 | 1,960 |
| 6 | Missouri | $103,750 | 1,160 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $101,020 | 1,200 |
| 8 | Utah | $100,170 | 1,280 |
| 9 | New York | $98,580 | 3,990 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $98,470 | 1,940 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7,320 | $119,570 |
| Texas | 4,910 | $85,800 |
| Virginia | 4,590 | $128,380 |
| Washington | 4,430 | $130,440 |
| Illinois | 4,310 | $84,820 |
| New York | 3,990 | $98,580 |
| New Jersey | 2,250 | $95,180 |
| North Carolina | 2,030 | $96,610 |
| Maryland | 1,960 | $112,690 |
| Massachusetts | 1,940 | $98,470 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $166,670 | 1,130 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $152,450 | 1,420 |
| 3 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $134,350 | 3,840 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,440 | 3,470 |
| 5 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $111,560 | 290 |
| 6 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $108,550 | 870 |
| 7 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $108,520 | 1,450 |
| 8 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $107,590 | 790 |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,290 | 2,310 |
| 10 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $106,890 | 800 |
| 11 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $106,730 | 110 |
| 12 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $106,360 | 490 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 4,200 | $104,820 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 3,840 | $134,350 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 3,470 | $130,440 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 2,790 | $96,870 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,310 | $107,290 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,660 | $96,740 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,450 | $108,520 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,420 | $152,450 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 1,160 | Not reported |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,130 | $166,670 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,060 | $89,040 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 990 | $93,590 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)680 certified filingsMedian offered wage $85,280
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)225 certified filingsMedian offered wage $108,056
Web Developers pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do web developers make?
- The median wage for web developers in the U.S. is $92,650 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $64,230 and $126,230.
- Which state pays web developers the most?
- Washington has the highest median wage for this occupation at $130,440 a year.
- What is the job outlook for web developers?
- BLS projects employment to grow 3.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 5,300 openings each year on average.
- What education do web developers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: bachelor's degree.