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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Massachusetts
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $128,590 | $128,900 | $102,290 | $93,048 | 108 |
| Worcester | $120,170 | $119,010 | $90,010 | $87,681 | 103 |
| Amherst | $78,980 | $68,090 | $68,090 | $60,763 | 100 |
*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.
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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 15-1251.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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