Web Developers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $81,170 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.02
10th percentile $42,720
90th percentile $117,020
Employed locally 60
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,720
    25th
    $59,740
    50th (median)
    $81,170
    75th
    $96,390
    90th
    $117,020

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 99% Median Web Developers salary is 1% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $96,110
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $78,170
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $74,900

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,790
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other $127,460
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,290
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,600
    Computer Network Support Specialists $77,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Charleston, SC is $39.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.63 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Charleston, SC is 10.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $42,720 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,740.