How much does a software developer make in Massachusetts?
$165,200a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Massachusetts. That is $79.43 an hour or $13,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.43
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 48,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,800Median: $165,200Highest 10%: $214,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 25th | $131,400 | $63.16 | |
| Median | $165,200 | $79.43 | |
| 75th | $190,300 | $91.48 | |
| 90th | $214,000 | $102.87 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $166,100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $154,900 |
| Worcester, MA | $147,000 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $133,700 |
| Providence, RI | $130,700 |
| Springfield, MA | $127,700 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $126,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 1. California | $174,400 |
| 2. Washington | $166,500 |
| 3. New York | $166,200 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $165,200 |
| 5. Oregon | $142,700 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $139,700 |
| 7. Maryland | $138,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $79.43 ($165,200 a year).
Do software developers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $165,200 against $136,000 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for software developer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays software developers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $166,100 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.