The average salary for a web developer in the United States is $95,570, but the range typically falls between $61,690 and $116,370. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $45.95, with a range between $29.66 and $55.95.
There are approximately 85,350 people employed as a web developer in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of web developers.The state with the best pay for a web developer is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $123,640, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $48,730.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $46,850 | $22.53 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,690 | $29.66 |
| Median | $84,960 | $40.84 |
| 75th Percentile | $116,370 | $55.95 |
| 90th Percentile | $157,280 | $75.61 |
The salary of a web developer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a web developer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for web developers are District of Columbia, California, Washington, Virginia, Delaware while the worst states are Arkansas, South Dakota, Indiana, Montana, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $33,930 | $66,750 | $97,040 |
| Alaska | $68,200 | $98,970 | $136,640 |
| Arizona | $39,640 | $77,620 | $135,050 |
| Arkansas | $25,580 | $48,730 | $79,460 |
| California | $50,440 | $121,490 | $204,960 |
| Colorado | $46,650 | $78,450 | $119,340 |
| Connecticut | $49,980 | $95,810 | $146,400 |
| Delaware | $73,770 | $107,190 | $149,900 |
| District of Columbia | $71,340 | $123,640 | $176,340 |
| Florida | $51,890 | $95,360 | $141,810 |
| Georgia | $54,190 | $106,100 | $148,330 |
| Idaho | $38,360 | $70,000 | $109,080 |
| Illinois | $63,770 | $93,100 | $103,300 |
| Indiana | $36,450 | $66,220 | $106,560 |
| Iowa | $49,450 | $79,550 | $115,250 |
| Kansas | $36,150 | $78,290 | $126,960 |
| Kentucky | $36,600 | $75,670 | $113,490 |
| Louisiana | $36,980 | $64,370 | $94,070 |
| Maine | $52,330 | $92,630 | $195,760 |
| Maryland | $59,320 | $97,510 | $150,140 |
| Massachusetts | $61,050 | $96,010 | $145,300 |
| Michigan | $47,620 | $90,270 | $128,890 |
| Minnesota | $57,480 | $102,560 | $162,690 |
| Mississippi | $24,960 | $65,190 | $109,190 |
| Missouri | $49,140 | $81,130 | $123,420 |
| Montana | $40,240 | $61,000 | $102,560 |
| Nebraska | $50,530 | $81,270 | $126,350 |
| Nevada | $46,840 | $70,600 | $104,260 |
| New Hampshire | $58,190 | $92,980 | $135,580 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $85,490 | $144,700 |
| New York | $43,850 | $94,340 | $167,650 |
| North Carolina | $45,390 | $82,110 | $126,770 |
| North Dakota | $42,160 | $68,970 | $92,590 |
| Ohio | $50,610 | $90,530 | $132,360 |
| Oklahoma | $43,490 | $85,380 | $166,260 |
| Oregon | $40,590 | $74,620 | $120,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,190 | $103,540 | $221,040 |
| Rhode Island | $37,240 | $74,750 | $120,730 |
| South Carolina | $50,730 | $90,670 | $139,100 |
| South Dakota | $39,530 | $52,770 | $67,090 |
| Tennessee | $45,480 | $81,940 | $135,580 |
| Texas | $49,390 | $98,090 | $157,270 |
| Utah | $34,880 | $75,200 | $118,500 |
| Vermont | $46,830 | $83,470 | $107,210 |
| Virginia | $65,970 | $112,590 | $162,820 |
| Washington | $62,400 | $120,910 | $206,120 |
| West Virginia | $56,060 | $83,570 | $124,230 |
| Wisconsin | $43,320 | $70,170 | $101,900 |
| Wyoming | $50,140 | $64,560 | $89,330 |
Even between cities, the salary of a web developer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for web developers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $156,480.The city with the lowest average salary for web developers is Hot Springs, AR with an average salary of $33,420.
Areas with highest average salaries for web developers
Areas with lowest average salaries for web developers
The number of web developers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of web developers has increased by 530. On average, the number of web developers has been increasing by 0.2% each year. The salary of web developers has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of web developers has increased by $14,250. On average, the salary of web developers has been increasing by 5.8% each year.
Web Developers are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for web developers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
$63,640 per year
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