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Business Intelligence (BI) Developer Salary in Boston, MA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Business Intelligence (BI) Developer in Boston, MA.

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Demand: +12% (High Demand)
$140,000
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $67.31/hr
📊 80% Range: $100,000 – $200,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +25% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $100,000
25th % Junior $120,000
50th % Median $140,000
75th % Senior $170,000
90th % Top 10% $200,000
Base Annual Salary $140,000
Target Annual Bonus $16,800
Annual Stock / Equity $30,800
Total Compensation (TC) $187,600
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in Boston, MA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$100,000
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$140,000
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$170,000
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$200,000

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$154,560

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$152,320

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$150,080

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$143,360

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$143,360

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$143,360

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$140,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$140,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Business Intelligence (BI) Developer leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+12% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer make in Boston, MA?

The median annual salary for a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer in Boston, MA is $140,000, with entry-level professionals earning around $100,000 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $200,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer in Boston, MA?

On average, a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer in Boston, MA makes approximately $67.31 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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