Web Developers pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,770 or more. The middle half of web developers in Albuquerque earn between $65,680 and $96,530.
- $59K10th
- $66K25th
- $78KMedian
- $97K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,880 | $6,990 | $40.33 |
| Median | $77,920 | $6,493 | $37.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,680 | $5,473 | $31.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,530 | $8,044 | $46.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Web Developers pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Web developers in Albuquerque earn 15% more than the New Mexico average ($72,930) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($98,770). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $92,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $83,880 | $77,920 | $59,260 | $112,770 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $72,930 | $68,120 | $43,300 | $107,540 | 130 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $83,880, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $65,060 a year, or $5,422 a month and $2,502 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for web developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $83,880 buys what about $87,790 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Web Developers salary in nearby metro areas
- El Paso, TX$70,760
- Colorado Springs, CO$87,480
- Lubbock, TX$67,200
- Denver, CO$97,380
- Phoenix, AZ$83,050
- Tucson, AZ$100,980
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do web developers make an hour in Albuquerque?
$40.33 an hour on average, and $37.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level web developers salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the web developers take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $65,060 a year ($5,422 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,880.
Do web developers earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.29, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.29).
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