MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 15-1251

Computer Programmers Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $115,200 +17% above national average (national: $98,670)
$120,360Mean Annual
$55Median Hourly
3,040Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$115,200
$76,720
10th pct.
$163,460
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$76,720$36.89
25th percentile$99,800$47.98
50th percentile (median)$115,200$55.39
75th percentile$139,950$67.29
90th percentile (top earners)$163,460$78.59
Mean (average)$120,360$57.86

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $115,200
Washington $158,820 +38%
Montana $128,630 +12%
Oregon $126,980 +10%
Colorado $124,880 +8%
California $116,220 +1%
Virginia $111,860 -3%
Wisconsin $109,580 -5%
Minnesota $108,450 -6%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $116,630 2,160
Database Administrators $117,420 1,940
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $111,460 1,170
Financial Risk Specialists $118,960 1,490
Facilities Managers $121,510 5,830
Computer Systems Analysts $121,580 16,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Computer Programmers salary in Massachusetts?

The mean computer programmers salary in Massachusetts is $120,360 per year. The median (middle) salary is $115,200 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Computer Programmers in Massachusetts?

Entry-level computer programmerss (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $76,720 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $99,800 per year.

What is the highest Computer Programmers salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $163,460 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $139,950 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Computer Programmers salary compare to the national average?

The median computer programmers salary in Massachusetts is $115,200, which is +17% above national average of $98,670.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes