Software Developers Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #4 of 50 · MA
9.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $161,730 ≈ $78/hr
Median annual salary $165,210
Employment 48,190
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $102,810P25 $131,370 Median $165,210P75 $190,280P90 $213,970
About 80% of software developerss in Massachusetts earn between $102,810 and $213,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean software developers salary in Massachusetts is $161,730, about 9.2% above the U.S. average ($148,100). That works out to roughly $78/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $166,090 | $162,440 | 42,310 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $154,860 | $161,080 | 280 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $154,340 | $151,130 | 60 |
| Worcester, MA | $146,950 | $144,360 | 1,800 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $133,690 | $140,860 | 210 |
| Springfield, MA | $127,740 | $133,220 | 650 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $126,670 | $141,420 | 260 |