Web Developers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $97,990 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.11
10th percentile $47,740
90th percentile $158,020
Employed locally 2,920
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,740
    25th
    $65,690
    50th (median)
    $97,990
    75th
    $127,730
    90th
    $158,020

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 105% Median Web Developers salary is 5% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $117,560
    California $117,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $115,730

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $155,330
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,840
    Computer User Support Specialists $71,230
    Computer Systems Analysts $126,520
    Data Scientists $124,270
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Los Angeles, CA is $47.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.28 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 7.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $47,740 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,690.