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Desktop support technician salary in Boston, MA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Desktop Support Technician make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$25.80
same
as national average
Average $25.80
Low $18.26
High $36.46

The average salary for a desktop support technician is $25.80 per hour in Boston, MA. 114 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 26, 2026).

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MAC - Deskside Support Enginee...
Cognizant3.8out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$80,000 - $85,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Desktop Support Technician in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arrowstreet Capital LP
 
$215,000per year
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Ropes & Gray LLP
 
$160,050per year
Lutron Electronics
 
$140,000per year
Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$130,000per year
AVID Technical Resources
 
$122,250per year
The Panther Group
 
$120,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Desktop Support Technicians near Boston, MA

  1. Worcester, MA
    $36.68 per hour
  2. Plymouth, MA
    $28.97 per hour
  3. Cambridge, MA
    $26.45 per hour
  4. Natick, MA
    $25.82 per hour
  5. Boston, MA
    $25.80 per hour

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The average salary for a Desktop Support Technician is $25.80 per hour in Boston, MA. This figure is based on 114 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 26, 2026.

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Desktop Support Technician salaries in Boston, MA typically range between a low of $18.26 and a high of $36.46 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Desktop Support Technician in Boston, MA include Worcester, MA at $36.68 per hour, Plymouth, MA at $28.97 per hour, and Cambridge, MA at $26.45 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Desktop Support Technician in Boston, MA include Arrowstreet Capital LP ($215,000 per year) and Ropes & Gray LLP ($160,050 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Desktop Support Technician salary in Boston, MA compares to related positions:

  • Desktop Support Technician II: Average $27.78 per hour
  • Junior Desktop Support Technician: Average $28.65 per hour
  • Senior Desktop Support Technician: Average $27.48 per hour

How much do similar professions as Desktop Support Technician get paid in Boston, MA?

Desktop Support Technician II

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Average $27.78 per hour

Junior Desktop Support Technician

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Average $28.65 per hour

Senior Desktop Support Technician

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Average $27.48 per hour