Computer Programmer Salary in Massachusetts
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$106,137
across 8 metros
vs National Avg
+11.2%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
8
6 above national avg
Highest Metro
$120,286
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
All metro areas in Massachusetts
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8 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHMA | $86K | $103K | $120K | $137K | $120K |
| Barnstable Town, MAMA | $82K | $100K | $118K | $136K | $118K |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan areaMA | $81K | $99K | $117K | $135K | $117K |
| Worcester, MAMA | $76K | $94K | $113K | $131K | $113K |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MAMA | $69K | $86K | $102K | $119K | $103K |
| Springfield, MAMA | $61K | $80K | $99K | $118K | $99K |
| Pittsfield, MAMA | $59K | $77K | $95K | $113K | $95K |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MAMA | $60K | $72K | $84K | $96K | $84K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.