Software Developers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $131,650 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $63.29
10th percentile $98,710
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,710
    25th
    $111,890
    50th (median)
    $131,650
    75th
    $166,140

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $63,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,800
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,000
    Data Scientists $106,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other $84,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Massachusetts is $63.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.18 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Massachusetts is 1.1% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $98,710 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,890.