Web Developers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $76,320 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.69
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $116,630
Employed locally 320
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $55,080
    50th (median)
    $76,320
    75th
    $99,560
    90th
    $116,630

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 88% Median Web Developers salary is 12% below 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $120,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $111,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,910
    Winchester, VA-WV $102,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,380
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $83,980

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,670
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,570
    Computer Systems Analysts$92,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other$94,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,660
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$83,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Madison, WI is $36.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.86 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Madison, WI is 16.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,080.