Web Developers Salary in Columbia, SC

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

Median annual salary $126,380 +39% vs national
Median hourly $60.76
10th percentile $55,570
90th percentile $127,630
Employed locally 300
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,570
    25th
    $71,760
    50th (median)
    $126,380
    75th
    $127,630
    90th
    $127,630

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 191% Median Web Developers salary is 91% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    District of Columbia $121,000

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $96,110
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $81,170
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $78,170
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $74,900

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$103,400
    Computer Systems Analysts$87,880
    Computer User Support Specialists$55,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other$88,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86,600
    Data Scientists$90,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Columbia, SC is $60.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.36 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Columbia, SC is 39% above 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 $55,570 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,760.