Massachusetts Median
$98,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#10 of 44
1,940 employed here
How much does a Web Developer make in Massachusetts?
A Web Developer working in Massachusetts earns a median salary of $98,470 per year, or about $47.34 per hour. That is 6% above the national median of $92,650 for this occupation.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $54,510 while the top 10% make $169,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,520 and $135,110 a year.
Web Developer salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,510 | $26.21 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,520 | $38.71 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $98,470 | $47.34 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $135,110 | $64.96 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $169,360 | $81.42 |
|
How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 10th out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Web Developer salary in other states
Washington $130,440Virginia $128,380California $119,570District of Columbia $114,690Maryland $112,690Missouri $103,750Minnesota $101,020Utah $100,170New York $98,580Michigan $98,470Rhode Island $98,140North Carolina $96,610New Jersey $95,180Wisconsin $90,630Georgia $90,340Pennsylvania $86,380Colorado $85,950Connecticut $85,930Texas $85,800Louisiana $85,330Illinois $84,820Vermont $84,550Nevada $83,220Kentucky $82,630Indiana $80,870Nebraska $80,350Idaho $79,290Oklahoma $78,580New Hampshire $78,260West Virginia $78,240South Carolina $78,190Arizona $76,230Delaware $76,020Tennessee $74,760Kansas $73,590North Dakota $72,190Wyoming $68,410New Mexico $68,120Oregon $64,460Iowa $64,210Montana $62,060South Dakota $51,100Arkansas $50,550
Working as a Web Developer in Massachusetts
Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Web Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Massachusetts pay ($98,470) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Web Developer make in Massachusetts?
The median Web Developer salary in Massachusetts is $98,470 per year, or about $47.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,510 at the entry level to $169,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Web Developers about 6% more than the national median of $92,650. Massachusetts ranks 10th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Web Developers?
Yes on pay — Massachusetts pays above the national median for this occupation, at $98,470 a year. About 1,940 Web Developers are employed in Massachusetts. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.