SOC 15-1254 · May 2025 · United States
Web Developers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Web Developers across the United States is $92,650 per year, measured over 70,190 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $130,440.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Web Developers
Pay for this occupation varies by 158.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $130,440 and Arkansas pays $50,550.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Web Developers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,320 | $119,570 | |
| 2 | Texas | 4,910 | $85,800 | |
| 3 | Virginia | 4,590 | $128,380 | |
| 4 | Washington | 4,430 | $130,440 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 4,310 | $84,820 | |
| 6 | New York | 3,990 | $98,580 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 2,250 | $95,180 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2,030 | $96,610 | |
| 9 | Maryland | 1,960 | $112,690 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 1,940 | $98,470 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $166,670 | 1,130 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $152,450 | 1,420 |
| 3 | Washington | $134,350 | 3,840 |
| 4 | Seattle | $130,440 | 3,470 |
| 5 | Richmond | $117,090 | — |
| 6 | Olympia | $111,560 | 290 |
| 7 | Detroit | $108,550 | 870 |
| 8 | Boston | $108,520 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Baltimore | $107,590 | 790 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $107,290 | 2,310 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.