Computer Programmers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $115,190 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.38
10th percentile $76,720
90th percentile $163,230
Employed locally 2,610
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,720
    25th
    $100,420
    50th (median)
    $115,190
    75th
    $139,950
    90th
    $163,230

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 102% Median Computer Programmers salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Bozeman, MT $129,040
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,220
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $119,330
    Massachusetts $115,200
    Oklahoma City, OK $114,890

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$154,240
    Computer User Support Specialists$77,750
    Computer Systems Analysts$123,550
    Data Scientists$131,830
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$106,690
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$125,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Boston, MA-NH is $55.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.92 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 16.7% above the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Boston?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $76,720 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,420.