Web developers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,100 | $23.12 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $92,650 | $44.54 |
| Mean (average) | $98,770 | $47.49 |
| 90th percentile | $162,290 | $78.03 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Web developers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 50 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Data unavailable | 930 | 0.97 | ||
| Arizona | $76,230 | $46,150 | $150,010 | 1,010 | 0.69 |
| Arkansas | $50,550 | $39,640 | $112,020 | 400 | 0.67 |
| California | $119,570 | $44,990 | $202,850 | 7,320 | 0.89 |
| Colorado | $85,950 | $48,280 | $122,170 | 1,680 | 1.3 |
| Connecticut | $85,930 | $55,060 | $133,220 | 750 | 0.97 |
| Delaware | $76,020 | $50,790 | $117,500 | ||
| District of Columbia | $114,690 | $76,160 | $172,520 | 430 | 1.35 |
| Georgia | $90,340 | $50,130 | $139,490 | 1,500 | 0.68 |
| Hawaii | Data unavailable | 310 | 1.09 | ||
| Idaho | $79,290 | $49,340 | $113,870 | 220 | 0.58 |
| Illinois | $84,820 | $70,650 | $128,700 | 4,310 | 1.57 |
| Indiana | $80,870 | $47,150 | $132,120 | 860 | 0.6 |
| Iowa | $64,210 | $48,230 | $106,170 | 420 | 0.6 |
| Kansas | $73,590 | $48,750 | $133,510 | 500 | 0.77 |
| Kentucky | $82,630 | $52,930 | $130,140 | 270 | 0.3 |
| Louisiana | $85,330 | $49,930 | $106,110 | 490 | 0.57 |
| Maine | Data unavailable | 170 | 0.59 | ||
| Maryland | $112,690 | $61,690 | $155,830 | 1,960 | 1.57 |
| Massachusetts | $98,470 | $54,510 | $169,360 | 1,940 | 1.18 |
| Michigan | $98,470 | $49,930 | $149,660 | 1,580 | 0.79 |
| Minnesota | $101,020 | $53,620 | $158,630 | 1,200 | 0.9 |
| Mississippi | Data unavailable | 190 | 0.37 | ||
| Missouri | $103,750 | $58,140 | $186,260 | 1,160 | 0.88 |
| Montana | $62,060 | $60,620 | $68,650 | 550 | 2.39 |
| Nebraska | $80,350 | $52,660 | $125,470 | 230 | 0.5 |
| Nevada | $83,220 | $52,990 | $139,360 | 340 | 0.48 |
| New Hampshire | $78,260 | $60,810 | $140,240 | 470 | 1.53 |
| New Jersey | $95,180 | $51,010 | $151,020 | 2,250 | 1.16 |
| New Mexico | $68,120 | $43,300 | $107,540 | 130 | 0.33 |
| New York | $98,580 | $32,510 | $185,610 | 3,990 | 0.91 |
| North Carolina | $96,610 | $54,450 | $140,550 | 2,030 | 0.91 |
| North Dakota | $72,190 | $51,770 | $85,590 | ||
| Ohio | Data unavailable | 1,690 | 0.68 | ||
| Oklahoma | $78,580 | $44,140 | $126,790 | 410 | 0.53 |
| Oregon | $64,460 | $49,020 | $127,250 | 1,140 | 1.28 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,380 | $39,780 | $134,640 | 1,670 | 0.61 |
| Puerto Rico | $46,020 | $29,850 | $83,310 | 210 | 0.49 |
| Rhode Island | $98,140 | $84,650 | $127,970 | ||
| South Carolina | $78,190 | $52,850 | $125,210 | 710 | 0.68 |
| South Dakota | $51,100 | $40,120 | $70,410 | 390 | 1.88 |
| Tennessee | $74,760 | $52,000 | $154,920 | 1,620 | 1.09 |
| Texas | $85,800 | $50,060 | $158,460 | 4,910 | 0.77 |
| Utah | $100,170 | $49,280 | $156,430 | 1,280 | 1.63 |
| Vermont | $84,550 | $66,570 | $134,150 | 70 | 0.53 |
| Virginia | $128,380 | $76,640 | $178,230 | 4,590 | 2.47 |
| Washington | $130,440 | $70,520 | $172,060 | 4,430 | 2.77 |
| West Virginia | $78,240 | $48,370 | $103,390 | 400 | 1.28 |
| Wisconsin | $90,630 | $51,480 | $125,940 | 1,180 | 0.89 |
| Wyoming | $68,410 | $49,390 | $76,160 | 50 | 0.42 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for web developers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 5,300. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 17.5%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for web developers
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General CIP 11.0201
- Computer Science CIP 11.0701
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design CIP 11.0801
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster CIP 11.1004
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
- Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
- Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
- Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
- Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- Perform or direct Web site updates.
Technology skills
- Amazon Web Services AWS software (in demand)
- Apache Kafka (in demand)
- Atlassian JIRA (in demand)
- C# (in demand)
- Cascading style sheets CSS (in demand)
- Docker (in demand)
- Git (in demand)
- GitHub (in demand)
- Go (in demand)
- Google Angular (in demand)
- GraphQL (in demand)
- Hypertext markup language HTML (in demand)
- JavaScript (in demand)
- JavaScript Object Notation JSON (in demand)
- Jenkins CI (in demand)
- Kubernetes (in demand)
Transferable skills for career changers: Programming, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Analysis, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Analysis, Coordination.
Common job titles: Technology Applications Engineer, Web Architect, Web Design Specialist, Web Developer, Webmaster.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do web developers make?
The national median annual wage for web developers was $92,650 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $48,100 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $162,290. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do web developers need?
BLS lists bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is web developers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of web developers to change +3.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 5,300 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay web developers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($130,440), Virginia ($128,380), California ($119,570). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.