Web Developers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $78,610 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.79
10th percentile $41,760
90th percentile $140,510
Employed locally 410
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,760
    25th
    $54,130
    50th (median)
    $78,610
    75th
    $113,150
    90th
    $140,510

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 106% Median Web Developers salary is 6% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $103,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,910
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $95,760
    State College, PA $91,300
    York-Hanover, PA $88,010
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $86,010

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,760
    Data Scientists $96,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Pittsburgh, PA is $37.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.57 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 13.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $41,760 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,130.