How much does a computer programmer make in Massachusetts?
$128,400a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Massachusetts. That is $61.73 an hour or $10,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.73
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,060Median: $128,400Highest 10%: $168,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,060 | $37.05 | |
| 25th | $101,300 | $48.70 | |
| Median | $128,400 | $61.73 | |
| 75th | $141,700 | $68.11 | |
| 90th | $168,300 | $80.92 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $128,900 |
| Worcester, MA | $119,000 |
| Providence, RI | $97,300 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $68,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 1. Connecticut | $133,800 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $128,400 |
| 3. Washington | $125,600 |
| 4. Maryland | $125,600 |
| 5. Virginia | $121,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $61.73 ($128,400 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $128,400 against $100,400 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for computer programmer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 46 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays computer programmers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $128,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.