Software Developers Salary in Massachusetts
Software Developers in Massachusetts earn a median of $165,210 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $165,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 48,190
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,810; the top 10% earn over $213,970. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$122,210 median in Massachusetts
- Computer Systems Analysts$128,240 median in Massachusetts
- Web Developers$98,470 median in Massachusetts
- Data Warehousing Specialists$161,650 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$129,300 median in Massachusetts
- Database Architects$161,650 median in Massachusetts
Software Developers pay in Massachusetts
How much do software developers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $165,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,810 and the top 10% earn over $213,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+21% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.