Web Developers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $102,630 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.34
10th percentile $64,250
90th percentile $144,480
Employed locally 450
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,250
    25th
    $82,690
    50th (median)
    $102,630
    75th
    $122,320
    90th
    $144,480

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 122% Median Web Developers salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Winchester, VA-WV $102,380
    Evansville, IN $99,720
    Charlottesville, VA $96,170

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,760
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,020
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,570
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,200
    Information Security Analysts $122,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Richmond, VA is $49.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.04 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Richmond, VA is 12.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $64,250 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,690.