Web Developers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

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

Median annual salary $117,560 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $56.52
10th percentile $63,430
90th percentile $170,970
Employed locally 1,510
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,430
    25th
    $80,700
    50th (median)
    $117,560
    75th
    $151,990
    90th
    $170,970

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 105% Median Web Developers salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $120,750
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $115,730
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $111,750
    Maryland $111,750
    Massachusetts $107,570
    Worcester, MA $100,820

    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 Web Developers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Boston, MA-NH is $56.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.50 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 29.3% above the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Boston?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,430 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,700.