Web Developers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $104,820 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.40
10th percentile $45,080
90th percentile $152,340
Employed locally 300
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,080
    25th
    $77,820
    50th (median)
    $104,820
    75th
    $144,730
    90th
    $152,340

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 112% Median Web Developers salary is 12% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $102,430
    Software Developers $141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $109,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,310
    Data Scientists $98,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Sacramento, CA is $50.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.11 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Sacramento, CA is 15.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $45,080 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,820.