Computer Occupations, All Other pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $153,750 or more. The middle half of other computer occupations in Worcester earn between $73,370 and $122,140.
- $53K10th
- $73K25th
- $104KMedian
- $122K75th
- $154K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,260 | $8,522 | $49.16 |
| Median | $104,140 | $8,678 | $50.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,370 | $6,114 | $35.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,140 | $10,178 | $58.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Occupations, All Other pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other computer occupations in Worcester earn 14% less than the Massachusetts average ($119,020) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($122,230). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $116,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $102,260 | $104,140 | $52,950 | $153,750 | 410 |
| Massachusetts | $119,020 | $109,590 | $55,740 | $183,460 | 6,170 |
| United States | $122,230 | $116,580 | $55,940 | $188,470 | 435,370 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Occupations, All Other salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $102,260, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $75,977 a year, or $6,331 a month and $2,922 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for other computer occupations? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $102,260 buys what about $99,743 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Occupations, All Other salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($126,540).
- Boston$126,540
- Barnstable$113,120
- Amherst$103,130
- Worcester$102,260
- Pittsfield$90,820
- Springfield$88,970
All Computer Occupations, All Other salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for other computer occupations
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($195,680).
- San Jose, CA$195,680
- San Francisco, CA$161,550
- Washington, DC$150,420
- Boulder, CO$147,420
- Lexington Park, MD$141,680
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Computer Occupations, All Other salary in Worcester: questions
How much do other computer occupations make an hour in Worcester?
$49.17 an hour on average, and $50.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other computer occupations salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other computer occupations take-home pay in Worcester?
About $75,977 a year ($6,331 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,260. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other computer occupations earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($122,230).
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 15-1299; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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