Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $165,210 | $142,991 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $79.43 | $68.75 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $156,153.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $171,951 | $123,500 | $227,500 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Massachusetts is $165,210, or about $79.43 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Massachusetts is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Massachusetts typically earn from $123,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 48,190 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $165,210, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.