Web Developers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $85,990 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.34
10th percentile $51,090
90th percentile $150,800
Employed locally 750
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,090
    25th
    $64,210
    50th (median)
    $85,990
    75th
    $120,030
    90th
    $150,800

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 91% Median Web Developers salary is 9% 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
    California $117,380
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $115,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $110,380
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $105,400
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $104,000
    Colorado $101,760

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$149,010
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,330
    Computer Systems Analysts$122,300
    Computer Occupations, All Other$117,020
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Portland, OR-WA is $41.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.22 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 5.4% 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 $51,090 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,210.