Web Developers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $80,240 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $54,430
90th percentile $122,730
Employed locally 80
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,430
    25th
    $62,420
    50th (median)
    $80,240
    75th
    $100,000
    90th
    $122,730

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 106% Median Web Developers salary is 6% 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
    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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,780
    Software Developers$121,620
    Computer Systems Analysts$110,950
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,970
    Statisticians$93,620
    Information Security Analysts$121,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Salem, OR is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.86 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Salem, OR is 11.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $54,430 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,420.