Web Developers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $84,580 -7% vs national
Median hourly $40.67
10th percentile $59,220
90th percentile $165,240
Employed locally 960
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,220
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $84,580
    75th
    $129,050
    90th
    $165,240

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 87% Median Web Developers salary is 13% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,640
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $95,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $83,640
    Corpus Christi, TX $74,180
    College Station-Bryan, TX $70,030
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $63,280

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other$124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Austin, TX is $40.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.11 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Austin, TX is 7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $59,220 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.