Web Developers Salary in Massachusetts

Web developers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $115,910 a year) and the least in Barnstable ($81,160), across the 5 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the web developers average at $108,520 and the median at $98,470 for 1,940 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $98,770.

Web Developers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$115,910
Worcester$92,200
Springfield$89,400
Amherst$84,860
Barnstable$81,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$115,910	$108,520	$81,740	$84,897	108
Worcester	$92,200	$80,840	$68,650	$69,403	103
Springfield	$89,400	$83,860	$69,920	$67,573	96
Amherst	$84,860	$77,830	$66,200	$64,606	100
Barnstable	$81,160	$80,460	$62,050	$62,188	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Web Developers salary in other states

Web Developers salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1254.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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