SOC 151254

Web Developers

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications. Excludes "Special Effects Artists and Animators" (27-1014).

National Median

$90,930

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$90,930

Entry Level (10th pct)

$48,560

Experienced (90th pct)

$162,870

Total Employed

78,860

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$48,560 - $63,140
Mid Career2-8 years experience$63,140 - $124,300
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$124,300 - $162,870

Highest Paying Locations for Web Developers

Web Developers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$161,7501,710
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$157,4902,730
Rochester, MN$127,70040
Columbia, SC$126,380300
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$126,0403,620
Vallejo, CA$123,37040
District of Columbia$121,000700
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$120,7503,420
Winston-Salem, NC$120,71050
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$117,5601,510
California$117,38010,820
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$115,73090
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$115,6501,030
Washington$112,0104,370
Maryland nonmetropolitan area$111,75070
Maryland$111,7502,150
Kennewick-Richland, WA$111,48060
Virginia$110,8304,450
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$110,380N/A
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$108,190N/A
Massachusetts$107,5702,040
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area$107,24040
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area$106,72090
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area$105,79050
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area$105,40050
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$104,820300
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$104,0001,080
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA$103,940180
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$103,9101,090
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$103,640670
Illinois$103,3003,170
Richmond, VA$102,630450
Alaska$102,53080
Akron, OH$102,390130
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area$101,85030
Colorado$101,760N/A
Missouri$100,9501,580
Colorado Springs, CO$100,880100
Worcester, MA$100,820190
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$100,7301,960
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT$100,620760
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA$99,90050
Minnesota$99,8701,470
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area$99,62040
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$98,6401,790
Cleveland, OH$98,420400
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$97,9902,920
Boulder, CO$97,930N/A
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area$97,88030
Michigan$97,6902,010

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Web Developers?
The national median annual salary for Web Developers is $90,930, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Web Developerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Web Developerss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $161,750.
How much can an experienced Web Developers make?
Top-earning Web Developerss (90th percentile) make $162,870 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.