Web Developers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $77,580 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.30
10th percentile $27,350
90th percentile $121,060
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,350
    25th
    $49,720
    50th (median)
    $77,580
    75th
    $94,660
    90th
    $121,060

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 105% Median Web Developers salary is 5% 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $120,710
    Winchester, VA-WV $102,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $96,110
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,380
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $95,210

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $120,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,850
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other $99,590
    Information Security Analysts $119,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Wilmington, NC is $37.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.91 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Wilmington, NC is 14.7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $27,350 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,720.