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Web Developer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$90,630/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.57/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
1,180
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,318 #12 of 44

Web Developer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Web developers in Wisconsin earn a median of $90,630 per year ($43.57 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $51,480, while the most experienced web developers reach about $125,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $90,630 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $90,630 is worth about $96,318 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #12 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,480
$24.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$90,630
$43.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,940
$60.55/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $90,630 $96,318 —
Minnesota $101,020 $102,433 −$10,390
Michigan $98,470 $102,342 −$7,840
Illinois $84,820 $84,856 +$5,810
Iowa $64,210 $73,164 +$26,420

Web Developer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do web developers make in Wisconsin?

Web developers in Wisconsin earn a median of $90,630 per year ($43.57 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay web developers well?

At $90,630, Wisconsin pays 2% below the national median for web developers. An estimated 1,180 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 Michigan · $98,470 Rhode Island · $98,140

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