Web Developers Salary by State
The national median pay for web developers is $92,650 a year. By state, it ranges from $50,550 in Arkansas to $130,440 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,100
- 25th percentile
- $64,230
- Median
- $92,650
- 75th percentile
- $126,230
- Top 10%
- $162,290
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 70,190 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $130,440 | +41% | $70,520 | $172,060 | 4,430 |
| 2 | Virginia | $128,380 | +39% | $76,640 | $178,230 | 4,590 |
| 3 | California | $119,570 | +29% | $44,990 | $202,850 | 7,320 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $114,690 | +24% | $76,160 | $172,520 | 430 |
| 5 | Maryland | $112,690 | +22% | $61,690 | $155,830 | 1,960 |
| 6 | Missouri | $103,750 | +12% | $58,140 | $186,260 | 1,160 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $101,020 | +9% | $53,620 | $158,630 | 1,200 |
| 8 | Utah | $100,170 | +8% | $49,280 | $156,430 | 1,280 |
| 9 | New York | $98,580 | +6% | $32,510 | $185,610 | 3,990 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $98,470 | +6% | $54,510 | $169,360 | 1,940 |
| 11 | Michigan | $98,470 | +6% | $49,930 | $149,660 | 1,580 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $98,140 | +6% | $84,650 | $127,970 | Not published |
| 13 | North Carolina | $96,610 | +4% | $54,450 | $140,550 | 2,030 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $95,180 | +3% | $51,010 | $151,020 | 2,250 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $90,630 | −2% | $51,480 | $125,940 | 1,180 |
| 16 | Georgia | $90,340 | −2% | $50,130 | $139,490 | 1,500 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $86,380 | −7% | $39,780 | $134,640 | 1,670 |
| 18 | Colorado | $85,950 | −7% | $48,280 | $122,170 | 1,680 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $85,930 | −7% | $55,060 | $133,220 | 750 |
| 20 | Texas | $85,800 | −7% | $50,060 | $158,460 | 4,910 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $85,330 | −8% | $49,930 | $106,110 | 490 |
| 22 | Illinois | $84,820 | −8% | $70,650 | $128,700 | 4,310 |
| 23 | Vermont | $84,550 | −9% | $66,570 | $134,150 | 70 |
| 24 | Nevada | $83,220 | −10% | $52,990 | $139,360 | 340 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $82,630 | −11% | $52,930 | $130,140 | 270 |
| 26 | Indiana | $80,870 | −13% | $47,150 | $132,120 | 860 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $80,350 | −13% | $52,660 | $125,470 | 230 |
| 28 | Idaho | $79,290 | −14% | $49,340 | $113,870 | 220 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $78,580 | −15% | $44,140 | $126,790 | 410 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $78,260 | −16% | $60,810 | $140,240 | 470 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $78,240 | −16% | $48,370 | $103,390 | 400 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $78,190 | −16% | $52,850 | $125,210 | 710 |
| 33 | Arizona | $76,230 | −18% | $46,150 | $150,010 | 1,010 |
| 34 | Delaware | $76,020 | −18% | $50,790 | $117,500 | Not published |
| 35 | Tennessee | $74,760 | −19% | $52,000 | $154,920 | 1,620 |
| 36 | Kansas | $73,590 | −21% | $48,750 | $133,510 | 500 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $72,190 | −22% | $51,770 | $85,590 | Not published |
| 38 | Wyoming | $68,410 | −26% | $49,390 | $76,160 | 50 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $68,120 | −26% | $43,300 | $107,540 | 130 |
| 40 | Oregon | $64,460 | −30% | $49,020 | $127,250 | 1,140 |
| 41 | Iowa | $64,210 | −31% | $48,230 | $106,170 | 420 |
| 42 | Montana | $62,060 | −33% | $60,620 | $68,650 | 550 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $51,100 | −45% | $40,120 | $70,410 | 390 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $50,550 | −45% | $39,640 | $112,020 | 400 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Web Developers salary questions
Which state pays web developers the most?
Washington, with a median of $130,440 a year (+41% vs. the national median of $92,650). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays web developers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $50,550 a year (−45% vs. national).
Where do most web developers work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,320, with a median of $119,570.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.