Web Developers pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,050 or more. The middle half of web developers in New Orleans earn between $54,460 and $90,360.
- $44K10th
- $54K25th
- $75KMedian
- $90K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,950 | $6,579 | $37.96 |
| Median | $75,340 | $6,278 | $36.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,460 | $4,538 | $26.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,360 | $7,530 | $43.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Web Developers pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Web developers in New Orleans earn 3% less than the Louisiana average ($81,640) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($98,770). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $92,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $78,950 | $75,340 | $44,410 | $123,050 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $81,640 | $85,330 | $49,930 | $106,110 | 490 |
| United States | $98,770 | $92,650 | $48,100 | $162,290 | 70,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Web Developers salary after taxes in New Orleans
On the average salary of $78,950, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $62,389 a year, or $5,199 a month and $2,400 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for web developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $78,950 buys what about $85,262 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Web Developers salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 2nd of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($87,130).
- Baton Rouge$87,130
- New Orleans$78,950
Highest-paying cities for web developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,300).
- San Jose, CA$167,300
- San Francisco, CA$151,450
- Washington, DC$135,690
- Seattle, WA$128,940
- Boston, MA$115,910
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Web Developers salary in New Orleans: questions
How much do web developers make an hour in New Orleans?
$37.96 an hour on average, and $36.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level web developers salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the web developers take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $62,389 a year ($5,199 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,950.
Do web developers earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1254; area New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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