Web Developers

Software Development • Technology & IT Careers

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).

Typical Salary (Median)
$90,930
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$98,790
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
78,860
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 151254

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Web Developers earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Web Developers (2024)

10th Percentile
$48,560
25th Percentile
$63,140
75th Percentile
$124,300
90th Percentile
$162,870

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Web Developers

1
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
1,710 employed
$160,060
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2
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
2,730 employed
$149,520
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3
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
3,620 employed
$128,590
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4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
3,420 employed
$125,300
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5
Rochester, MN
40 employed
$122,380
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6
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
1,510 employed
$118,910
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7
Urban Honolulu, HI
$118,450
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Web Developers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
78,860
$98,790 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
74,460
$99,700 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
34,260
$93,330 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
34,260
$93,330 avg
5
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
20,620
$94,560 avg

Work Environment

Office Remote

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Web Developers professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in software development. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $90,930.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Web Developers is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 78,860 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

web developer frontend developer backend developer full stack developer

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.