Web Developers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $74,550 -18% vs national
Median hourly $35.84
10th percentile $52,710
90th percentile $127,020
Employed locally 50
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,710
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $74,550
    75th
    $93,850
    90th
    $127,020

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 107% Median Web Developers salary is 7% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $115,650
    Richmond, VA $102,630
    St. Louis, MO-IL $85,140
    Vermont $82,170
    Kansas City, MO-KS $81,840

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$100,680
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,980
    Computer Occupations, All Other$87,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87,870
    Computer Network Support Specialists$60,380
    Data Scientists$82,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Columbia, MO is $35.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.11 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Columbia, MO is 18% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $52,710 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.