Web Developers Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $84,160 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.46
10th percentile $52,970
90th percentile $133,580
Employed locally 180
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,970
    25th
    $66,580
    50th (median)
    $84,160
    75th
    $120,010
    90th
    $133,580

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 104% Median Web Developers salary is 4% 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $120,710
    Winchester, VA-WV $102,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $96,110
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,380
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $95,210

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,980
    Computer Systems Analysts $112,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,140
    Computer User Support Specialists $63,370
    Data Scientists $93,110
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $108,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Durham, NC is $40.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.79 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Durham, NC is 7.4% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $52,970 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,580.