Web Developers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $85,140 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.93
10th percentile $48,500
90th percentile $123,390
Employed locally 560
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,500
    25th
    $64,830
    50th (median)
    $85,140
    75th
    $101,510
    90th
    $123,390

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 109% Median Web Developers salary is 9% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $115,650
    Richmond, VA $102,630
    Vermont $82,170
    Kansas City, MO-KS $81,840
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $81,610

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $120,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $99,100
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,420
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,330
    Data Scientists $90,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $40.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.06 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 6.4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $48,500 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,830.