Software Developers Salary in Massachusetts
Median annual wage in Massachusetts: $165,210 +21.5% vs national
Massachusetts vs United States
| Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $165,210 | $135,980 |
| Median hourly | $79.43 | $65.38 |
| Employment | 48,190 | 1,687,890 |
| Location quotient | 1.22 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Massachusetts) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
What the data says
The median wage in Massachusetts is 21.5% above the national median — a difference of about $29,230 per year for a typical worker.
The mean wage of $161,730 sits 2.1% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average software developers salary in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage in Massachusetts is $165,210 ($79.43 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for software developers?
The Massachusetts median of $165,210 is 21.5% higher than the U.S. median of $135,980.
How many software developers work in Massachusetts?
Approximately 48,190 are employed in Massachusetts, per BLS OES.