A recent survey reveals that core developers working on the Ethereum blockchain earn a median salary of $140,000. However, those who switch jobs could see their earnings rise to a median of $300,000. The Ethereum development community consists of about 200-300 core developers, with around 190 affiliated with the protocol guild. In comparison, entry-level employees at Coinbase receive a base salary of approximately $150,000, along with $56,000 in stock and bonus incentives.