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The national median salary for Web Developers is $90,938 per year ($43.72/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $63,149 and $124,301 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $162,864 per year. There are approximately 78,860 web developers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+7.5%
Faster than average
Annual openings
5K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
86K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
12% from new growth88% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
NAICS 541500
21K
$90,600
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541600
6K
$83,720
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
NAICS 611300
5K
$82,520
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
NAICS 541800
4K
$76,270
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
NAICS 518200
4K
$119,680
Wage range across top 5 industries: $76,270 to $119,680 (57% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$23.35
$48,568
P25
$30.36
$63,149
P50MEDIAN
$43.72
$90,938
P75
$59.76
$124,301
P90
$78.30
$162,864
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · tech sector
Cooling
Openings Rate
2.8%
Quits Rate
1.1%
Information sector openings held flat at 81K in March, but layoffs jumped to 66K (+13K, rate 2.4%) -- the highest layoff rate among major sectors. Quit rates dropped to 1.1%. Tech employers retain maximum leverage; cuts continue in pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average web developers salary?
The national median salary for Web Developers is $90,938 per year ($43.72/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $63,149 and $124,301 annually.
How much do top-earning web developers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Web Developers is $162,864 per year ($78.30/hr). The 75th percentile is $124,301 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for web developers?
Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn approximately $48,568 per year ($23.35/hr). The 25th percentile is $63,149 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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