BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Web Developers in New York

$102,850 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$49.45 per hour

▲ 4.1% above U.S. average9th of 44 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$102,850per year
Median$98,580per year
Hourly$49.45per hour
10th – 90th percentile$32,510 – $185,610per year

Web Developers Pay Range in New York

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$32,510
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$56,320
  • 50th Percentile — Median$98,580
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$132,820
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$185,610

Half of Web Developers in New York earn more than $98,580. The top 10% make $185,610 or more, while entry-level workers start around $32,510.

Web Developers in New York: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • New York ranks 9th of 44 states for Web Developers pay, at $102,850 per year (4.1% above the U.S. average of $98,770).
  • 3,990 people work as Web Developers in New York — 5.7% of all U.S. Web Developers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.91: Web Developers jobs are less concentrated in New York than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,510; the top 10% earn over $185,610.
  • Hourly equivalent: $49.45 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Virginia at $129,540.
  • Among technology jobs in New York, Computer and Information Research Scientists pays the most ($203,370).

Web Developers Job Market in New York

Key factors affecting compensation

New York's key industries are Finance, Technology, Media, and its job market is rated very strong. Web Developers here earn $102,850 on average, placing the state 9th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.38 (U.S. = 1.00), a New York salary of $102,850 is roughly equivalent to $74,529 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Missouri ($109,420), Maryland ($108,540), Massachusetts ($108,520) are the closest alternatives for Web Developers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Web Developers salary in New York?

The average Web Developers salary in New York is $102,850 per year (median $98,580), which is 4.1% above the national average of $98,770.

How does New York rank for Web Developers pay?

New York ranks 9th out of 44 states. The highest-paying state is Virginia ($129,540/yr).

How much do entry-level Web Developers make in New York?

The lowest-paid 10% of Web Developers in New York earn about $32,510 per year and the 25th percentile is $56,320.

How much do Web Developers make per hour in New York?

About $49.45 per hour, based on the $102,850 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Web Developers work in New York?

BLS counts 3,990 Web Developers jobs in New York (OEWS May 2025).

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