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

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 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%N/A
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%N/A
35Tennessee$74,760▼ 24%$1,620
36Kansas$73,590▼ 25%$500
37North Dakota$72,190▼ 27%N/A
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.