Software Developers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $127,260 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.18
10th percentile $85,070
90th percentile $171,790
Employed locally 800
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,070
    25th
    $103,120
    50th (median)
    $127,260
    75th
    $147,470
    90th
    $171,790

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 180% Median Software Developers salary is 80% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $154,240
    Massachusetts $150,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $141,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $140,820

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,430
    Computer Systems Analysts$102,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,580
    Data Scientists$123,810
    Computer Occupations, All Other$77,880
    Actuaries$92,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Springfield, MA is $61.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.27 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Springfield, MA is 4.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $85,070 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,120.