Web Developers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $74,140 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.65
10th percentile $45,000
90th percentile $124,050
Employed locally 50
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,000
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $74,140
    75th
    $116,220
    90th
    $124,050

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 84% Median Web Developers salary is 16% 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
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $111,750
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $107,240
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $106,720
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $105,790
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $105,400
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $104,820

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,680
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,200
    Data Scientists $99,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $107,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Portland, ME is $35.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.64 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Portland, ME is 18.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $45,000 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.