Web Developers Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $74,790 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.96
10th percentile $40,790
90th percentile $88,130
Employed locally 140
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,790
    25th
    $59,030
    50th (median)
    $74,790
    75th
    $86,650
    90th
    $88,130

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 109% Median Web Developers salary is 9% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $111,750
    Maryland $111,750
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $111,480
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $108,190

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $97,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other $73,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,300
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,700
    Data Scientists $70,530
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Baton Rouge?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Baton Rouge, LA is $35.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.96 or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 17.7% 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 Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $40,790 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,030.