Web Developer Salary in Iowa
Creates and maintains websites and web applications, handling front-end and back-end functionality.
State Average
$72,830
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-15.0%
national: $85,644
Metros Covered
13
1 above national avg
Highest Metro
$85,987
Omaha
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $57K | $71K | $86K | $100K | $86K |
| Ames, IAIA | $61K | $71K | $81K | $91K | $81K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $58K | $68K | $78K | $88K | $78K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $53K | $65K | $77K | $90K | $78K |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $49K | $61K | $74K | $86K | $74K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $51K | $62K | $74K | $85K | $74K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $55K | $64K | $74K | $83K | $74K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $50K | $62K | $73K | $85K | $73K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $47K | $58K | $69K | $81K | $70K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $47K | $58K | $69K | $79K | $69K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $46K | $57K | $68K | $78K | $68K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $42K | $54K | $66K | $77K | $66K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $42K | $50K | $57K | $65K | $57K |
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View roadmap →Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.