Computer Programmers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for computer programmers is $61.97 an hour ($128,900 a year). About 1,600 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($100,390). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($128,390).
Pay range for computer programmers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.95 | $78,940 |
| 25% of workers | $49.18 | $102,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.97 | $128,900 |
| 75% of workers | $68.58 | $142,650 |
| 90% of workers | $80.92 | $168,320 |
Computer Programmers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $128,900 | 1,600 |
| Worcester | $119,010 | 90 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $68,090 | 50 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $166,090 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $129,180 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $77,850 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $116,770 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $122,210 |
| Computer Network Architects | $160,650 |
| Information Security Analysts | $136,550 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $121,230 |
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