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Web Developer Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$130,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.71/hr
▲ 41% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
4,430
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$121,892 #2 of 44

Web Developer pay in Washington, explained

Web developers in Washington earn a median of $130,440 per year ($62.71 per hour), which is 41% above the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $70,520, while the most experienced web developers reach about $172,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $130,440 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $130,440 is worth about $121,892 in national buying power — ranking Washington #2 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,520
$33.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,440
$62.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,060
$82.72/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $130,440 $121,892 —
Idaho $79,290 $83,031 +$51,150
Oregon $64,460 $62,364 +$65,980

Web Developer in Washington: FAQ

How much do web developers make in Washington?

Web developers in Washington earn a median of $130,440 per year ($62.71 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does Washington pay web developers well?

At $130,440, Washington pays 41% above the national median for web developers. An estimated 4,430 work in the state.

Web Developer salary in other states

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

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