Web Developers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $71,920 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.58
10th percentile $43,880
90th percentile $105,940
Employed locally 470
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,880
    25th
    $54,340
    50th (median)
    $71,920
    75th
    $86,500
    90th
    $105,940

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 94% Median Web Developers salary is 6% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,500
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,730
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,740
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $81,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Milwaukee, WI is $34.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.94 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 20.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $43,880 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,340.