Web Developers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $48,970 -46.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $97,850
Employed locally 70
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $44,440
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $74,290
    90th
    $97,850

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 58% Median Web Developers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winston-Salem, NC $120,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $111,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,910
    Winchester, VA-WV $102,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,380
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $83,980

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$99,650
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,690
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$82,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$98,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other$90,200
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$81,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Appleton, WI is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.31 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Appleton, WI is 46.1% below the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Appleton?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,440.