How much does a computer make in Boston?
$59,080a year
Median yearly pay for computers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.40 an hour or $4,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.40
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,910Median: $59,080Highest 10%: $75,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| 25th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $59,080 | $28.40 | |
| 75th | $72,000 | $34.62 | |
| 90th | $75,920 | $36.50 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for computers.
| Springfield, MA | $56,830 |
| Providence, RI | $49,700 |
| Worcester, MA | $48,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.40 ($59,080 a year).
Do computers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $59,080 against $47,810 nationally, 24% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $57,270, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for computer pay?
11 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,920 or more.
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.