Web Developers: salary, outlook & degrees
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.
Middle half $64,230–$126,230. 70,190 jobs.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
76% hold a bachelor's or higher. Those with one: $77,561.
Census ACS 2020-2024 microdata, workers with at least a high school diploma; EducationGuide calculation
About 5,300 openings a year, including replacements.
BLS Employment Projections 2025-35
Medium preparation.
BLS; O*NET 31.0 job zone
Degrees that lead to this career
What workers ages 25-34 in this job studied, among those with a bachelor's or higher. This is what people actually did, not a requirement.
| Field of bachelor's degree | Share | Degree pages |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 18% | Computer Science |
| Computer And Information Systems | 6% | Computer and Information Sciences |
| Commercial Art And Graphic Design | 4% | Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design |
| Computer Engineering | 4% | Computer Engineering |
| Marketing And Marketing Research | 3% | Marketing · Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations |
| Biology | 3% | Biology |
| Communications | 3% | Communications · Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other |
| Mass Media | 3% | Broadcasting / Digital Media |
| Electrical Engineering | 3% | Electrical Engineering |
| English Language And Literature | 2% | English |
Census ACS 2020-2024 microdata (ages 25-34, employed, bachelor's or higher; top 10 fields); EducationGuide calculation.
Education workers say the job requires
O*NET 31.0 survey of workers (“required level of education”); small samples, so treat shares as approximate.
Pay by state and metro
| State | Median wage |
|---|---|
| Washington | $130,440 |
| Virginia | $128,380 |
| California | $119,570 |
| District of Columbia | $114,690 |
| Maryland | $112,690 |
| Missouri | $103,750 |
| Minnesota | $101,020 |
| Utah | $100,170 |
| New York | $98,580 |
| Massachusetts | $98,470 |
| Michigan | $98,470 |
| Rhode Island | $98,140 |
| North Carolina | $96,610 |
| New Jersey | $95,180 |
| Wisconsin | $90,630 |
| Georgia | $90,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,380 |
| Colorado | $85,950 |
| Connecticut | $85,930 |
| Texas | $85,800 |
| Louisiana | $85,330 |
| Illinois | $84,820 |
| Vermont | $84,550 |
| Nevada | $83,220 |
| Kentucky | $82,630 |
| Indiana | $80,870 |
| Nebraska | $80,350 |
| Idaho | $79,290 |
| Oklahoma | $78,580 |
| New Hampshire | $78,260 |
| West Virginia | $78,240 |
| South Carolina | $78,190 |
| Arizona | $76,230 |
| Delaware | $76,020 |
| Tennessee | $74,760 |
| Kansas | $73,590 |
| North Dakota | $72,190 |
| Wyoming | $68,410 |
| New Mexico | $68,120 |
| Oregon | $64,460 |
| Iowa | $64,210 |
| Montana | $62,060 |
| South Dakota | $51,100 |
| Arkansas | $50,550 |
| PR | $46,020 |
Florida metro areas
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$83,820
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$78,910
- Cape Coral-Fort Myers$73,290
- Tallahassee$78,490
- Gainesville$82,730
- Lakeland-Winter Haven$66,770
- Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent$68,850
- Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$72,420
Virginia metro areas
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$134,350
- Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$103,440
- Charlottesville$101,210
- Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford$86,680
- Roanoke$91,390
- Kingsport-Bristol$75,670
- Winchester$102,380
- Richmond$117,090
California metro areas
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$107,290
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont$152,450
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$166,670
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad$98,300
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$72,400
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom$98,560
- Fresno$77,600
- San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles$42,530
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: median annual wage, all workers in the job. Metro areas: the largest by employment.
What the work takes
Top skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Speaking
Knowledge used
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Communications and Media
- Customer and Personal Service
Work styles
- Attention to Detail
- Innovation
- Dependability
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Adaptability
People in this job tend to have Conventional (organizing), Investigative (analytical) interests.
O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0): skills and knowledge by importance; work styles; interest high points.
Web Developers: questions
How much do web Developers make?
Web Developers earn a U.S. median $92,650 a year; the middle half earn $64,230 to $126,230 (BLS, May 2025). Workers ages 25-34 in this job earn a median $73,463 (Census ACS 2020-2024).
Is web Developers a growing field?
BLS projects growth of 3.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 5,300 openings a year, including replacements.
What degree do you need to be a web Developer?
BLS lists the typical entry education as bachelor's degree. In O*NET's survey, 50% of workers say a bachelor's or higher is required. Among workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's, the most common field of degree is computer Science (18%).
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35); O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); U.S. Census Bureau ACS microdata. SOC 15-1254. Method
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