📖 Read the software developers salary & career guide →
Software Developers Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #4 of 50 · MA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do software developers make in Massachusetts?
The median software developers salary in Massachusetts is $165,210 per year (mean $161,730), and about 80% earn between $102,810 and $213,970.
How much do software developers make per hour in Massachusetts?
Roughly $78 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $161,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Massachusetts a high-paying state for software developers?
Massachusetts ranks #4 of 50 states for software developers pay. Its mean salary of $161,730 is about 9.2% above the U.S. average of $148,100.
Which metro areas in Massachusetts pay software developers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts for software developers are Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($166,090), Pittsfield, MA ($154,860), Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area ($154,340), by median annual wage.