Web Developers
SOC 15-1254 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Web Developers is $84,960, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $95,570, and an estimated 85,350 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +10.3% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of -1.9% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 7.5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Web Developers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,960 | $84,960 | 85,350 |
| 2022 | $78,580 | $81,815 | 88,620 |
| 2021 | $77,030 | $86,619 | 84,820 |
Nominal change
+10.3%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
-1.9%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+7.5%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
86,000
Projected 2034
92,500
Annual Openings
5,400
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Web Developers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $84,960. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $112,490 | +32.4% | 670 |
| California | $111,910 | +31.7% | 10,590 |
| Washington | $108,410 | +27.6% | 4,820 |
| Virginia | $105,830 | +24.6% | 4,640 |
| Delaware | $102,450 | +20.6% | 130 |
| Illinois | $100,580 | +18.4% | 4,260 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $100,400 | +18.2% | — |
| Massachusetts | $99,850 | +17.5% | — |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $98,260 | +15.7% | 30 |
| Minnesota | $93,780 | +10.4% | 2,040 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$46,850
25th Pct
$61,690
Median
$84,960
75th Pct
$116,370
90th Pct
$157,280
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon International Trd. Inc. | MA | 8 | $79,040 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | TX | 5 | $74,390 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | CA | 4 | $121,680 |
| JKV International LLC | GA | 4 | $74,880 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | WA | 3 | $109,430 |
| Lasai Technologies LLC | WA | 3 | $109,429 |
| Emonics LLC | CT | 2 | $62,213 |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | PA | 2 | $116,066 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | IN | 2 | $81,300 |
| Adalitek Group, LLC | VA | 2 | $86,389 |
| TECHGLOBAL SYSTEMS INC | CA | 2 | $96,598 |
| WHOVA, INC. | CA | 2 | $77,721 |
| CAC Auto Group Dallas LLC | TX | 2 | $49,920 |
| ADVANCED IMAGE INC | TX | 2 | $80,000 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | OR | 2 | $107,120 |
| EGROVE SYSTEMS CORPORATION | NJ | 1 | $66,600 |
| Pexeso, Inc. | CA | 1 | $206,250 |
| Adalitek Group, LLC | TX | 1 | $70,340 |
| Barclays Services LLC | NJ | 1 | $100,000 |
| Grand IT LLC | NH | 1 | $98,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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