Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for software and web developers, programmers, and testerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $139,850 ≈ $67/hr
National median salary $132,150
Total employment 2,150,380 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do software and web developers, programmers, and testers make in the U.S.?
The median software and web developers, programmers, and testers salary in the United States is $132,150 per year (mean $139,850), and about 80% earn between $76,320 and $211,890.
How much do software and web developers, programmers, and testers make per hour?
Roughly $67 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $139,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.