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Web Developer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$98,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.34/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
1,580
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,342 #9 of 44

Web Developer pay in Michigan, explained

Web developers in Michigan earn a median of $98,470 per year ($47.34 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $49,930, while the most experienced web developers reach about $149,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $98,470 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $98,470 is worth about $102,342 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #9 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,930
$24.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,470
$47.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$149,660
$71.95/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $98,470 $102,342 —
Wisconsin $90,630 $96,318 +$7,840
Indiana $80,870 $86,650 +$17,600

Web Developer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do web developers make in Michigan?

Web developers in Michigan earn a median of $98,470 per year ($47.34 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does Michigan pay web developers well?

At $98,470, Michigan pays 6% above the national median for web developers. An estimated 1,580 work in the state.

Web Developer salary in other states

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 Rhode Island · $98,140 North Carolina · $96,610

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