Web Developer Salary (2026): How Much Do Web Developers Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated September 10, 2026

National Median$98,562
Per Hour$47.39
Total Jobs$60,840
Highest Paying StateWashington

Web Developer Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Washington$130,440▲ 32%4,430
2Virginia$128,380▲ 30%4,590
3California$119,570▲ 21%7,320
4District of Columbia$114,690▲ 16%430
5Maryland$112,690▲ 14%1,960
6Missouri$103,750▲ 5%1,160
7Minnesota$101,020▲ 2%1,200
8Utah$100,170▲ 2%1,280
9New York$98,580▲ 0%3,990
10Massachusetts$98,470▲ 0%1,940
11Michigan$98,470▲ 0%1,580
12Rhode Island$98,140▲ 0%—
13North Carolina$96,610▼ 2%2,030
14New Jersey$95,180▼ 3%2,250
15Wisconsin$90,630▼ 8%1,180
16Georgia$90,340▼ 8%1,500
17Pennsylvania$86,380▼ 12%1,670
18Colorado$85,950▼ 13%1,680
19Connecticut$85,930▼ 13%750
20Texas$85,800▼ 13%4,910
21Louisiana$85,330▼ 13%490
22Illinois$84,820▼ 14%4,310
23Vermont$84,550▼ 14%70
24Nevada$83,220▼ 16%340
25Kentucky$82,630▼ 16%270
26Indiana$80,870▼ 18%860
27Nebraska$80,350▼ 18%230
28Idaho$79,290▼ 20%220
29Oklahoma$78,580▼ 20%410
30New Hampshire$78,260▼ 21%470
31West Virginia$78,240▼ 21%400
32South Carolina$78,190▼ 21%710
33Arizona$76,230▼ 23%1,010
34Delaware$76,020▼ 23%—
35Tennessee$74,760▼ 24%1,620
36Kansas$73,590▼ 25%500
37North Dakota$72,190▼ 27%—
38Wyoming$68,410▼ 31%50
39New Mexico$68,120▼ 31%130
40Oregon$64,460▼ 35%1,140
41Iowa$64,210▼ 35%420
42Montana$62,060▼ 37%550
43South Dakota$51,100▼ 48%390
44Arkansas$50,550▼ 49%400

FAQ

How much does a Web Developer make?

The national median annual salary for web developers is $98,562, about $47.39 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays web developers the most?

Washington tops the list at $130,440 per year.

What state pays web developers the least?

Arkansas has the lowest median at $50,550.

How much does a Web Developer make per hour?

At the national median, web developers earn about $47.39 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most web developers employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of web developers include California.