Computer Programmers pay in Massachusetts
$127,520avg. a year
$61.31 an hour · 1,930 employed
Computer Programmers in Massachusetts earn an average of $127,520 a year. That is $22,350 (21%) more than the U.S. average of $105,170. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $128,590.
$128,390Median pay
$61.31Average hourly
+25%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 46 states
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for computer programmers by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
11,600 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$128,590
$61.82 an hour
290 jobs
Worcester, MA
$120,170
$57.78 an hour
3290 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$107,750
$51.80 an hour
450 jobs
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$78,980
$37.97 an hour
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Computer Programmers pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts computer programmers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $105,170 | $50.56 |
| Massachusetts | $127,520 | $61.31 |
| Connecticut | $121,270 | $58.31 |
| New York | $115,900 | $55.72 |
| Rhode Island | $105,300 | $50.62 |
| Vermont | $88,720 | $42.65 |
| New Hampshire | $79,720 | $38.33 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Software Developers$161,730
- Computer User Support Specialists$76,460
- Computer Systems Analysts$128,440
- Computer Occupations, All Other$119,020
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$118,240
- Information Security Analysts$151,000
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer programmers make in Massachusetts?
The average is $127,520 a year, and the median is $128,390. That is $22,350 (21%) more than the U.S. average of $105,170.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$61.31 an hour on average; the median is $61.73.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($128,590), followed by Worcester, MA ($120,170). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($78,980).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #1 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-1251. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer programmers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.