Web Developers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • California
Web Developers in California earn a median salary of $101,546 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.7% vs the national median of $90,930. An estimated 9,370 web developers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $59,850 to $161,750 depending on location.
$101,546
Avg median salary in California
$161,750
Highest paying metro
$59,850
Lowest paying metro
9,370
Employed in California
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inWeb Developers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $161,750 | $110,960 | $212,190 | 1,710 |
| San Francisco, CA | $157,490 | $99,900 | $174,700 | 2,730 |
| Vallejo, CA | $123,370 | $87,070 | $128,460 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $115,730 | $71,300 | $139,040 | 90 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,820 | $77,820 | $144,730 | 300 |
| San Diego, CA | $103,640 | $68,240 | $131,600 | 670 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $99,900 | $54,880 | $123,040 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,990 | $65,690 | $127,730 | 2,920 |
| Riverside, CA | $95,450 | $59,710 | $131,860 | 360 |
| Oxnard, CA | $94,040 | $64,850 | $123,810 | 110 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $92,470 | $62,780 | $132,610 | 70 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $90,460 | $48,660 | $124,520 | 50 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $76,870 | $43,100 | $107,240 | 40 |
| Stockton, CA | $76,410 | $47,310 | $100,170 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,490 | $45,760 | $111,970 | 90 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $59,850 | $33,280 | $93,970 | 90 |