Software Developer Salary in Massachusetts
Designs, builds, and maintains software applications across web, mobile, and systems domains.
State Average
$138,671
across 8 metros
vs National Avg
+18.0%
national: $117,513
Metros Covered
8
8 above national avg
Highest Metro
$154,835
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 | $108K | $131K | $155K | $178K | $155K |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan areaMA | $100K | $123K | $147K | $170K | $147K |
| Pittsfield, MAMA | $91K | $117K | $144K | $170K | $144K |
| Barnstable Town, MAMA | $96K | $118K | $139K | $161K | $139K |
| Worcester, MAMA | $95K | $116K | $138K | $159K | $138K |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MAMA | $90K | $110K | $129K | $148K | $129K |
| Springfield, MAMA | $91K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MAMA | $90K | $109K | $128K | $148K | $129K |
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View roadmap →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.