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Web Developers Salary in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, web developers earn $89,910 at the median — $43.23 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $142K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$90K
Median annual
$43.23/hr
Hourly rate
$50K
Entry level (10th %)
$142K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $90K get you in Pennsylvania?

Take-home$5,740/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,379/mo
Rent burden24%
COL-adjusted salary$89,910/yr
After rent$4,361/mo
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Category: Technology
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania

Bar chart showing Web Developers salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $50,000, 25th percentile $62,090, median $89,910, 75th percentile $117,000, 90th percentile $141,940. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$50K25th$62KMedian$90K75th$117K90th$142K
Bar chart showing Web Developers salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $50,000, 25th percentile $62,090, median $89,910, 75th percentile $117,000, 90th percentile $141,940. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level web developers (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $90K.Top earners bring in $142K or more - a $92K spread from bottom to top.

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Web Developers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$121K+33%700
California$117K+29%10,820
Washington$112K+23%4,370
Maryland$112K+23%2,150
Virginia$111K+22%4,450
Massachusetts$108K+18%2,040
Illinois$103K+14%3,170
Alaska$103K+13%80
Missouri$101K+11%1,580
Minnesota$100K+10%1,470
Michigan$98K+7%2,010
Rhode Island$95K+5%N/A
North Carolina$94K+3%1,860
New Hampshire$94K+3%220
Hawaii$94K+3%360

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Frequently asked questions

How much do web developers make in Pennsylvania?

The median is $89,910 a year - that works out to about $43.23 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,000, and experienced web developers can clear $141,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $90K enough to live in Pennsylvania?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,740/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,379/month (median of metro areas), which eats 24% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a web developers salary go in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median web developers salary is worth about $89,910 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do web developers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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