SOC 15-1254 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Web Developers — New Jersey
New Jersey · 2 metro areas compared
At $95,180, median pay for Web Developers in New Jersey tracks the national median of $92,650 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $95,180, median pay for Web Developers in New Jersey tracks the national median of $92,650 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $55,580 and $124,560. The lowest tenth earn under $51,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $151,020.
Employment stands at 2,250, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 44 states with published data for this occupation, New Jersey ranks 14th by median wage. Trenton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $106,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 187th of 736 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,010 | −44.9% |
| 25th | $55,580 | −40.0% |
| Median (50th) | $95,180 | +2.7% |
| 75th | $124,560 | +34.4% |
| 90th | $151,020 | +63.0% |
| Mean | $94,990 | +2.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $106,730 | 110 | |
| 2 | Atlantic City | $62,790 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $95,180 buys what $87,482 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,482US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,180 a year, 2.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,010 to $151,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Trenton, at $106,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Web Developers in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $95,180, or $45.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $92,650, so pay in New Jersey is 2.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Jersey earns more than $151,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Trenton, at $106,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,250 jobs in this occupation in New Jersey. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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