Software Developers Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Software Developers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $132,864 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.2% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 51,780 software developers are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $123,600 to $154,240 depending on location.
$132,864
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$154,240
Highest paying metro
$123,600
Lowest paying metro
51,780
Employed in Massachusetts
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | $154,240 | $127,460 | $172,970 | 48,200 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $132,760 | $98,850 | $172,280 | 310 |
| Massachusetts | $131,650 | $111,890 | $166,140 | 60 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $130,340 | $106,010 | $163,910 | 300 |
| Worcester, MA | $130,200 | $104,540 | $162,760 | 1,790 |
| Springfield, MA | $127,260 | $103,120 | $147,470 | 800 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $123,600 | $98,280 | $156,730 | 320 |