SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 6 metro areas compared
In Massachusetts the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $115,180 a year, which is 14.5% higher than the national figure of $100,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Massachusetts the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists is $115,180 a year, which is 14.5% higher than the national figure of $100,580. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $84,610 and $159,570. The lowest tenth earn under $60,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $216,570.
The area has 2,860 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.61 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Massachusetts ranks number 10th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Pittsfield records the highest median at $125,030. Of the 717 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 106th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,250 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $84,610 | −15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $115,180 | +14.5% |
| 75th | $159,570 | +58.6% |
| 90th | $216,570 | +115.3% |
| Mean | $124,560 | +23.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsfield | $125,030 | 60 | |
| 2 | Boston | $121,270 | 1,920 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $112,060 | 350 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $99,200 | 230 | |
| 5 | Amherst Town | $93,830 | 90 | |
| 6 | Barnstable Town | $80,420 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $115,180 buys what $108,866 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,866US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,180 a year, 14.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,250 to $216,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsfield, at $125,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $115,180, or $55.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,580, so pay in Massachusetts is 14.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Massachusetts earns more than $216,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,250 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pittsfield, at $125,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,860 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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