Web Developer Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median web developer in the Detroit area earns $108,550 a year ($52.19 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($92,650) and 10% above the Michigan median ($98,470). Half of the 870 web developers there earn between $74,600 and $138,540.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,140 | $49,930 | $48,100 |
| 25th percentile | $74,600 | $62,830 | $64,230 |
| Median | $108,550 | $98,470 | $92,650 |
| 75th percentile | $138,540 | $117,880 | $126,230 |
| 90th percentile | $167,360 | $149,660 | $162,290 |
| Average | $108,840 | $97,040 | $98,770 |
| Jobs | 870 | 1,580 | 70,190 |
Detroit, MI ranks 6th for web developer pay among the 46 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($166,670).
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Check my payWeb developer pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $80,400
- San Jose, CA: $166,670
- San Francisco, CA: $152,450
- Washington, DC: $134,350
- Seattle, WA: $130,440
- Richmond, VA: $117,090
- Boston, MA: $108,520
- Baltimore, MD: $107,590
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- Software Developer: $130,760
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- IT Support Specialist: $59,040
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.