Web Developers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for web developerss 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 $98,770 ≈ $47/hr
National median salary $92,650
Total employment 70,190 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +7.5%
Faster than average
Annual openings 5,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 86,000 → 92,500 (+6,500)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Virginia$129,540
- Washington$124,290
- California$122,890
- District of Columbia$119,280
- Missouri$109,420
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$53,950
- Arkansas$63,190
- Wyoming$65,550
- Montana$65,850
- North Dakota$72,630
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $129,540 | $128,380 | $62 | +31.2% | 4,590 |
| 2 | Washington | $124,290 | $130,440 | $60 | +25.8% | 4,430 |
| 3 | California | $122,890 | $119,570 | $59 | +24.4% | 7,320 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $119,280 | $114,690 | $57 | +20.8% | 430 |
| 5 | Missouri | $109,420 | $103,750 | $53 | +10.8% | 1,160 |
| 6 | Maryland | $108,540 | $112,690 | $52 | +9.9% | 1,960 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $108,520 | $98,470 | $52 | +9.9% | 1,940 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $103,500 | $101,020 | $50 | +4.8% | 1,200 |
| 9 | New York | $102,850 | $98,580 | $49 | +4.1% | 3,990 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $102,540 | $98,140 | $49 | +3.8% | — |
| 11 | Utah | $98,420 | $100,170 | $47 | -0.4% | 1,280 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $98,380 | $96,610 | $47 | -0.4% | 2,030 |
| 13 | Michigan | $97,040 | $98,470 | $47 | -1.8% | 1,580 |
| 14 | Vermont | $96,240 | $84,550 | $46 | -2.6% | 70 |
| 15 | Texas | $95,560 | $85,800 | $46 | -3.2% | 4,910 |
| 16 | Illinois | $95,460 | $84,820 | $46 | -3.4% | 4,310 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $94,990 | $95,180 | $46 | -3.8% | 2,250 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $93,880 | $78,260 | $45 | -5% | 470 |
| 19 | Georgia | $92,560 | $90,340 | $45 | -6.3% | 1,500 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $92,490 | $90,630 | $44 | -6.4% | 1,180 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $91,490 | $85,930 | $44 | -7.4% | 750 |
| 22 | Nevada | $91,430 | $83,220 | $44 | -7.4% | 340 |
| 23 | Colorado | $89,940 | $85,950 | $43 | -8.9% | 1,680 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $87,440 | $86,380 | $42 | -11.5% | 1,670 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $87,160 | $82,630 | $42 | -11.8% | 270 |
| 26 | Arizona | $85,410 | $76,230 | $41 | -13.5% | 1,010 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $85,160 | $78,190 | $41 | -13.8% | 710 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $84,720 | $74,760 | $41 | -14.2% | 1,620 |
| 29 | Indiana | $84,480 | $80,870 | $41 | -14.5% | 860 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $82,350 | $80,350 | $40 | -16.6% | 230 |
| 31 | Delaware | $82,200 | $76,020 | $40 | -16.8% | — |
| 32 | Kansas | $81,840 | $73,590 | $39 | -17.1% | 500 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $81,640 | $85,330 | $39 | -17.3% | 490 |
| 34 | Idaho | $81,400 | $79,290 | $39 | -17.6% | 220 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $80,560 | $78,580 | $39 | -18.4% | 410 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $77,270 | $78,240 | $37 | -21.8% | 400 |
| 37 | Oregon | $77,140 | $64,460 | $37 | -21.9% | 1,140 |
| 38 | Iowa | $74,510 | $64,210 | $36 | -24.6% | 420 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $72,930 | $68,120 | $35 | -26.2% | 130 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $72,630 | $72,190 | $35 | -26.5% | — |
| 41 | Montana | $65,850 | $62,060 | $32 | -33.3% | 550 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $65,550 | $68,410 | $32 | -33.6% | 50 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $63,190 | $50,550 | $30 | -36% | 400 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $53,950 | $51,100 | $26 | -45.4% | 390 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 201 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $166,670 | $167,300 | 1,130 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $152,450 | $151,450 | 1,420 |
| 3 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $134,350 | $135,690 | 3,840 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,440 | $128,940 | 3,470 |
| 5 | Richmond, VA | $117,090 | $112,270 | — |
| 6 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $111,560 | $108,430 | 290 |
| 7 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $108,550 | $108,840 | 870 |
| 8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $108,520 | $115,910 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $107,590 | $108,810 | 790 |
| 10 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,290 | $112,710 | 2,310 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing web developerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taxi and Limousine Service | $196,690 | $203,990 | 120 |
| 2 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $196,630 | $196,330 | 120 |
| 3 | Educational Support Services, Local Government Owned | $180,000 | $161,050 | 50 |
| 4 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $147,400 | $159,960 | 390 |
| 5 | Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $138,540 | $137,130 | 470 |
| 6 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $131,780 | $133,230 | 110 |
| 7 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $130,750 | $129,410 | 1,220 |
| 8 | Publishing Industries | $130,440 | $125,940 | 4,590 |
| 9 | Software Publishers | $130,440 | $132,910 | 3,350 |
| 10 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $130,420 | $122,210 | 180 |
| 11 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $124,120 | $127,020 | 100 |
| 12 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $123,750 | $133,950 | 330 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do web developers make in the U.S.?
The median web developers salary in the United States is $92,650 per year (mean $98,770), and about 80% earn between $48,100 and $162,290.
How much do web developers make per hour?
Roughly $47 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $98,770 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays web developers the most?
Virginia has the highest average pay for web developers at $129,540 per year (median $128,380).
What is the job outlook for web developers?
Employment is projected to change +7.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 5,400 openings per year.
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