As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Programmer in Worcester, MA is $101,581, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,953 weekly, or $8,465 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Programmer in Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $82,833 to $117,212. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,768) and 75th percentile ($109,763), while top earners (90th percentile) make $117,212 per year. This $17,995 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Worcester Entry Level Programmer often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 statewide for Entry Level Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $82,833 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $91,768 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $101,581 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $109,763 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $117,212 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
25% $91,768 10% $82,833 90% $117,212 75% $109,763 $101,581 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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