Web Developers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $95,450 +5% vs national
Median hourly $45.89
10th percentile $43,160
90th percentile $155,940
Employed locally 360
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,160
    25th
    $59,710
    50th (median)
    $95,450
    75th
    $131,860
    90th
    $155,940

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 111% Median Web Developers salary is 11% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Vallejo, CA $123,370
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $117,560
    California $117,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $115,730

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $136,760
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,880
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,210
    Data Scientists $105,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Riverside, CA is $45.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.87 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Riverside, CA is 5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $43,160 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,710.