Quick answer: The Kansas City metro employs about 520 web developers (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and licensing is set at the state level, through job postings in your target market for the stack they ask for.
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Licensing
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Web development is not licensed and has no required certification. A live portfolio is the credential employers check first, and the degree’s value is the structured foundation underneath it.
See the Missouri licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with job postings in your target market for the stack they ask for.
Schools Near You
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
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Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
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#1
Lindenwood University
📍
Saint Charles, MO
•219.0 miles away•BOC Score
50.7
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209 S Kingshighway St Saint Charles, MO 63301-1695
Web Developers in the Kansas City area earn a median $89,420 per year, below the national median of $92,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Web Development Pay in Kansas City, MO
Metric
Kansas City metro
Missouri
National
Median annual wage
$89,420
$103,750
$92,650
10th percentile
$58,810
$58,140
$48,100
25th percentile
$64,990
$83,120
$64,230
75th percentile
$125,320
$125,610
$126,230
90th percentile
$156,830
$186,260
$162,290
Employment
520
1,160
70,190
Location quotient
1.05
-
1.00
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area.
What the Numbers Say About This Market
The Kansas City median of $89,420 is below the national median of $92,650, and below the Missouri statewide median of $103,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 1.05 means web developers are more concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Web work is among the most remote-friendly occupations tracked here, so the local numbers below understate what a resident can actually reach.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do web developers make in Kansas City?
The median annual wage for web developers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $89,420, below the national median of $92,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many web developers work in the Kansas City area?
The Kansas City, MO-KS metro area employs about 520 web developers (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Do web developers in Kansas City need a license?
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Web development is not licensed and has no required certification. A live portfolio is the credential employers check first, and the degree's value is the structured foundation underneath it. Confirm current requirements with job postings in your target market for the stack they ask for.
Can I study web development online from Kansas City?
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies job postings in your target market for the stack they ask for.
Is Kansas City a better market than the rest of Missouri?
The Kansas City metro median is $89,420 against a statewide median of $103,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Web Developers (SOC 15-1254), national, state and metropolitan estimates
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook - education and licensing requirements
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