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Web Developer Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$98,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.34/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
1,940
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,110 #15 of 44

Web Developer pay in Massachusetts, explained

Web developers in Massachusetts earn a median of $98,470 per year ($47.34 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $54,510, while the most experienced web developers reach about $169,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $98,470 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $98,470 is worth about $93,110 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #15 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,510
$26.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,470
$47.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,360
$81.42/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $98,470 $93,110
New York $98,580 $91,345 −$110
Rhode Island $98,140 $95,952 +$330
Connecticut $85,930 $82,936 +$12,540
Vermont $84,550 $86,313 +$13,920
New Hampshire $78,260 $75,131 +$20,210

Web Developer in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do web developers make in Massachusetts?

Web developers in Massachusetts earn a median of $98,470 per year ($47.34 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay web developers well?

At $98,470, Massachusetts pays 6% above the national median for web developers. An estimated 1,940 work in the state.

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