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Web Developers vs. Computer User Support Specialists: Who Earns More?

Web Developerss out-earn Computer User Support Specialistss by $31K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Web Developerss land at $92,650 and Computer User Support Specialistss at $61,860. The education gap is real: web developer programs typically require bachelor's degree, while computer user support specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Web Developerss is Washington ($130,440); for Computer User Support Specialistss it's District of Columbia ($80,950).

Web Developers
Computer User Support Specialists
Median salary
$92,650
$61,860
Hourly rate
$44.54/hr
$29.74/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$48,100
$40,980
Senior level (90th %)
$162,290
$100,540
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
70,190
717,190
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Technology
Technology
Top-paying state
Washington
District of Columbia

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Web Developers median pay.

State
Web Developers
Computer User Support Specialists
Washington
$130,440
$75,220
Virginia
$128,380
$65,040
California
$119,570
$79,570
District of Columbia
$114,690
$80,950
Maryland
$112,690
$64,750
Minnesota
$101,020
$63,630
New York
$98,580
$72,560
Massachusetts
$98,470
$75,070
Rhode Island
$98,140
$62,510
New Jersey
$95,180
$64,470
Colorado
$85,950
$71,900
Connecticut
$85,930
$70,210
Vermont
$84,550
$63,030
Wyoming
$68,410
$65,100
Oregon
$64,460
$62,840

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Web Developerss or Computer User Support Specialistss?

Web Developerss earn more nationally. The median is $92,650 for Web Developerss versus $61,860 for Computer User Support Specialistss, a difference of $31K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Web Developers or Computer User Support Specialists?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Web Developers or Computer User Support Specialists?

Web Developers typically requires bachelor's degree. Computer User Support Specialists requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Web Developerss get paid the most?

Washington is the top-paying state for Web Developerss at $130,440/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Web Developers vs. Computer User Support Specialists pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Web Developerss earn $130,440 vs. $75,220 for Computer User Support Specialistss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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