Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Louisiana
$84,500 / year
≈ $7,050 per month · $40.63 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Louisiana · median $88,500
25th percentile
$68,500Average
$84,50075th percentile
$92,500
$68,500Average
$84,50075th percentile
$92,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Web Developer salary by state
Arizona$88,500
Arkansas$65,500
California$127,000
Colorado$93,000
Connecticut$94,500
Delaware$85,000
District of Columbia$123,500
Georgia$96,000
Idaho$84,000
Illinois$99,000
Indiana$87,500
Iowa$77,000
Kansas$84,500
Kentucky$90,000
Louisiana$84,500
Maryland$112,500
Massachusetts$112,500
Michigan$100,500
Minnesota$107,000
Missouri$113,000
Montana$68,000
Nebraska$85,000
Nevada$94,500
New Hampshire$97,000
New Jersey$98,500
New Mexico$75,500
New York$106,500
North Carolina$102,000
North Dakota$75,000
Oklahoma$83,500
Oregon$80,000
Pennsylvania$90,500
Rhode Island$106,000
South Carolina$88,000
South Dakota$56,000
Tennessee$87,500
Texas$99,000
Utah$102,000
Vermont$99,500
Virginia$134,000
Washington$128,500
West Virginia$80,000
Wisconsin$95,500
Wyoming$68,000
About this role
Web Developer is a professional role within the function in the Computer and Mathematical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Web Developers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
- Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
- Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Top skills: Programming Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Operations Analysis Complex Problem Solving Active Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Web Developer pay by experience level
Entry level$50,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$66,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$96,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$130,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$168,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+7.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Web Developer salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
30,770 workers
$96,500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
18,690 workers
$96,000Educational Services
7,150 workers
$95,500Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
5,180 workers
$98,000Publishing Industries
4,590 workers
$130,500Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
4,300 workers
$91,500Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
4,040 workers
$92,500Educational Services, Privately Owned
3,850 workers
$103,500Administrative and Support Services
3,380 workers
$114,500Software Publishers
3,350 workers
$137,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Web Developer pays 17% below the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).
Similar-paying roles in Computer and Mathematical
Operations Research Analyst$103,000
Computer Programmer$109,000
Bioinformatics Technician$95,000
Database Administrator$114,000
Computer Systems Analyst$118,500
Biostatistician$119,500
Video Game Designer$121,500
Careers related to Web Developer
Video Game Designer$121,500
Software Developer$153,500
Web Administrator$126,500
Computer Programmer$109,000
Database Administrator$114,000
Search Marketing Strategist$92,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Web Developer make?
The average base salary for a Web Developer in the United States is $102,500 per year, or about $49.28 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $66,500 and $130,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?
The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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