Highest Paying State $117,380 California
National Avg Median $83,265 Across 48 states
Lowest Paying State $43,530 Arkansas

Web Developer Salary in All 50 States

Compare Web Developer pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
California $117,380 $122,900 $49,010 $208,140 10,820
Washington $112,010 $121,590 $64,980 $189,370 4,370
Maryland $111,750 $108,190 $64,590 $153,740 2,150
Virginia $110,830 $119,920 $70,110 $173,630 4,450
Massachusetts $107,570 $111,670 $59,360 $164,750 2,040
Illinois $103,300 $96,140 $56,250 $124,990 3,170
Alaska $102,530 $99,910 $61,550 $125,380 80
Colorado $101,760 $102,650 $54,870 $155,110 N/A
Missouri $100,950 $114,790 $50,270 $180,980 1,580
Minnesota $99,870 $104,110 $52,230 $161,390 1,470
Michigan $97,690 $93,220 $48,310 $134,350 2,010
Rhode Island $95,380 $91,880 $38,480 $121,560 N/A
North Carolina $94,070 $98,930 $52,630 $150,850 1,860
New Hampshire $93,810 $99,380 $61,350 $143,280 220
Hawaii $93,600 $115,850 $52,190 $186,870 360
Texas $93,120 $95,310 $48,910 $157,730 5,280
Ohio $92,380 $104,010 $51,300 $192,920 1,760
Pennsylvania $89,910 $92,930 $50,000 $141,940 2,500
New Jersey $87,980 $95,810 $51,420 $152,640 2,160
Arizona $87,070 $101,650 $47,880 $174,700 1,510
Idaho $84,250 $82,200 $50,900 $118,040 210
South Carolina $83,200 $88,910 $45,830 $127,630 660
Vermont $82,170 $91,270 $60,690 $109,230 120
Florida $81,410 $90,250 $46,570 $139,470 4,530
Kentucky $80,960 $86,380 $46,980 $129,640 370
Utah $80,350 $88,410 $36,610 $136,500 1,770
Nevada $79,550 $82,080 $48,970 $111,930 210
Oregon $79,540 $85,710 $50,940 $132,660 1,080
Oklahoma $76,740 $82,400 $46,790 $122,960 380
Connecticut $75,280 $78,570 $56,160 $108,370 1,430
Georgia $75,000 $88,820 $49,200 $142,590 1,650
Tennessee $74,950 $82,020 $47,100 $124,800 1,390
Louisiana $74,500 $70,600 $36,720 $86,650 540
Nebraska $74,320 $79,870 $51,170 $121,770 320
Indiana $73,790 $80,280 $42,860 $130,330 760
Delaware $72,800 $85,290 $72,800 $103,190 N/A
Kansas $71,430 $79,250 $37,790 $129,830 440
North Dakota $71,190 $70,370 $41,910 $80,180 250
West Virginia $69,160 $78,830 $43,690 $106,800 320
Wisconsin $67,970 $72,000 $36,790 $107,430 1,680
New York $67,400 $79,370 $33,960 $145,220 6,340
Iowa $67,110 $72,940 $50,220 $103,550 510
Montana $65,490 $69,910 $50,070 $98,910 160
Alabama $62,990 $69,990 $38,520 $105,480 790
New Mexico $60,010 $63,630 $27,380 $104,120 N/A
Mississippi $58,260 $65,830 $40,400 $105,040 190
South Dakota $50,420 $53,140 $35,820 $70,970 290
Arkansas $43,530 $51,660 $31,090 $79,660 430

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Web Developer Salary FAQs

Which state pays Web Developers the most?

California pays the highest median salary for Web Developers at $117,380 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: California ($117,380), Washington ($112,010), Maryland ($111,750), Virginia ($110,830), Massachusetts ($107,570).

What is the average Web Developer salary nationally?

The average median Web Developer salary across all 48 states is $83,265 per year. The salary ranges from $43,530 in Arkansas to $117,380 in California — a difference of $73,850.

Which state pays Web Developers the least?

Arkansas has the lowest median Web Developer salary at $43,530 per year. However, cost of living in Arkansas may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.