Web Developers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $92,470 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.46
10th percentile $52,630
90th percentile $128,270
Employed locally 420
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,630
    25th
    $73,220
    50th (median)
    $92,470
    75th
    $127,320
    90th
    $128,270

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 96% Median Web Developers salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Winston-Salem, NC $120,710
    Winchester, VA-WV $102,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $96,110
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,380
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $95,210

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,390
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,010
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,610
    Computer Occupations, All Other $114,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,470
    Data Scientists $102,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Raleigh, NC is $44.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.43 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.7% above 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $52,630 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,220.