Web Developers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $104,000 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.00
10th percentile $51,210
90th percentile $162,250
Employed locally 1,080
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,210
    25th
    $79,010
    50th (median)
    $104,000
    75th
    $122,110
    90th
    $162,250

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 138% Median Web Developers salary is 38% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,910
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $101,850
    Missouri $100,950
    Minnesota $99,870
    Michigan $97,690
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $92,500

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,520
    Computer Systems Analysts $104,360
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,450
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,470
    Data Scientists $103,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Detroit, MI is $50.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.46 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Detroit, MI is 14.4% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $51,210 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,010.