Web Developers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $84,270 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.52
10th percentile $52,100
90th percentile $142,420
Employed locally 300
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,100
    25th
    $63,030
    50th (median)
    $84,270
    75th
    $119,410
    90th
    $142,420

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 106% Median Web Developers salary is 6% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $107,240
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $105,400
    Akron, OH $102,390
    Cleveland, OH $98,420
    Ohio $92,380
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $91,350

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$117,150
    Computer User Support Specialists$60,070
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,050
    Computer Network Support Specialists$70,900
    Computer Occupations, All Other$120,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Columbus, OH is $40.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.85 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Columbus, OH is 7.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $52,100 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,030.