Web Developers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $64,690 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $43,400
90th percentile $117,600
Employed locally 210
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,400
    25th
    $48,490
    50th (median)
    $64,690
    75th
    $89,360
    90th
    $117,600

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 93% Median Web Developers salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Winston-Salem, NC $120,710
    California $117,380
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $115,650

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $106,890
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,710
    Computer Network Architects $127,850
    Database Administrators $101,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Birmingham, AL is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.09 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Birmingham, AL is 28.9% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $43,400 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,490.