Web Developers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $70,500 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.90
10th percentile $53,980
90th percentile $120,370
Employed locally 60
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,980
    25th
    $62,280
    50th (median)
    $70,500
    75th
    $101,810
    90th
    $120,370

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 100% Median Web Developers salary is 0% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $91,350
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $89,040
    Kentucky $80,960
    Bowling Green, KY $64,220

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$123,210
    Computer User Support Specialists$56,160
    Computer Systems Analysts$83,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,260
    Computer Network Architects$119,360
    Information Security Analysts$99,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Lexington, KY is $33.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.52 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Lexington, KY is 22.5% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $53,980 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,280.