Web Developer

Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site. They are also responsible for the site's technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity—the amount of traffic the site can handle.

$78,300

Median Salary

$83,781

Mean Salary

205,700

Total Employment

16%

Job Growth

Much faster than average

Associate's degree

Education

39,083

Openings/Year

Salary Distribution

10th Percentile

$46,980

25th Percentile

$61,074

Median

$78,300

75th Percentile

$100,224

90th Percentile

$131,544

Salary Map

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VT NH ME OR ID SD IA IL IN OH PA NY MA CT CA NV WY NE MO KY WV VA NJ RI DC AZ UT CO KS AR TN NC SC MD DE

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Lower Mid Higher

Top Employing States

California

30,983

Florida

18,352

New York

15,226

Texas

12,140

Pennsylvania

10,936

Salary by State

#	State	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Employment	Loc. Quotient
1	Hawaii	$172,568	$194,933	656	0.73
2	District of Columbia	$130,953	$147,925	520	1.22
3	California	$123,131	$129,727	30,983	1.26
4	New York	$123,125	$133,765	15,226	1.21
5	Massachusetts	$119,471	$134,236	5,671	1.30
6	Connecticut	$113,132	$129,755	1,899	0.85
7	Maryland	$111,886	$126,435	3,241	0.85
8	Washington	$104,791	$116,698	6,453	1.35
9	New Jersey	$99,356	$108,639	5,288	0.92
10	Utah	$95,245	$104,194	1,728	0.85
11	New Hampshire	$92,189	$105,297	1,182	1.38
12	Nevada	$91,997	$96,840	2,109	1.09
13	Pennsylvania	$91,141	$99,985	10,936	1.36
14	Illinois	$90,073	$95,850	6,212	0.78
15	Rhode Island	$88,746	$94,257	466	0.68
16	Vermont	$87,605	$98,611	342	0.86
17	Alaska	$87,539	$98,634	318	0.70
18	Montana	$86,878	$94,718	572	0.85
19	Arizona	$85,351	$95,409	4,857	1.09
20	Delaware	$83,683	$93,607	645	1.05
21	Michigan	$82,893	$87,547	4,297	0.69
22	Wyoming	$82,530	$88,133	269	0.75
23	Oregon	$81,979	$86,362	2,056	0.78
24	Virginia	$81,913	$89,109	4,112	0.77
25	Minnesota	$81,258	$92,581	3,464	0.98
26	South Carolina	$80,995	$92,281	3,044	0.96
27	Colorado	$78,572	$90,234	4,904	1.37
28	South Dakota	$77,662	$89,190	615	1.12
29	Indiana	$76,449	$87,256	5,436	1.29
30	North Dakota	$75,108	$85,197	636	1.32
31	Maine	$74,742	$80,446	1,157	1.37
32	Texas	$73,960	$81,054	12,140	0.67
33	Arkansas	$73,650	$82,580	1,456	0.78
34	Florida	$73,425	$80,078	18,352	1.37
35	Oklahoma	$73,329	$83,109	2,001	0.81
36	New Mexico	$73,093	$81,787	1,064	0.81
37	Kansas	$72,246	$80,783	1,723	0.95
38	Ohio	$70,812	$74,495	9,718	1.33
39	Mississippi	$70,304	$78,714	2,060	1.12
40	Kentucky	$69,894	$80,119	2,762	0.99
41	Georgia	$67,905	$74,176	5,150	0.77
42	Iowa	$67,528	$77,007	1,936	0.98
43	North Carolina	$67,326	$73,158	8,514	1.31
44	Alabama	$66,403	$71,418	4,344	1.39
45	Idaho	$66,014	$69,902	852	0.75
46	Louisiana	$65,868	$71,217	4,044	1.40
47	Tennessee	$65,500	$74,489	3,152	0.73
48	Missouri	$64,853	$73,442	3,136	0.82
49	Wisconsin	$64,406	$69,354	4,803	1.31
50	West Virginia	$62,507	$66,214	1,175	1.06
51	Nebraska	$62,204	$68,622	878	0.72

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Web Developer?

The median salary for a Web Developer is $78,300 per year nationally. Salaries range from $46,980 (10th percentile) to $131,544 (90th percentile).

What education do you need to become a Web Developer?

A Web Developer typically requires a associate's degree.

What is the job outlook for Web Developers?

Employment of web developers is projected to grow 16% — much faster than average. About 39,083 openings are expected each year.

Which state pays Web Developers the most?

Hawaii pays the highest median salary for web developers at $172,568 per year.

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