How much does a web developer make in Portland?
$73,920a year
Median yearly pay for web developers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $35.54 an hour or $6,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.54
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,690Median: $73,920Highest 10%: $137,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,690 | $24.37 | |
| 25th | $56,150 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| 75th | $119,500 | $57.45 | |
| 90th | $137,700 | $66.22 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for web developers.
| Eugene, OR | $78,060 |
| Salem, OR | $64,460 |
| Bend, OR | $57,180 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $206,200 |
| Software Developer | $156,000 |
| Database Architect | $143,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,200 |
| Data Scientist | $129,600 |
| Actuary | $129,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $120,600 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $109,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $104,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web developer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $35.54 ($73,920 a year).
Do web developers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $73,920 against $92,650 nationally, 20% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $64,460, so Portland pays 15% more.
Where does Portland rank for web developer pay?
122 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a web developer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.