How much does a counselor make in Boston?
$58,250a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,854 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,770Median: $58,250Highest 10%: $196,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 25th | $55,350 | $26.61 | |
| Median | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $87,680 | $42.15 | |
| 90th | $196,600 | $94.50 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $98,320 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $98,100 |
| Educational | $80,760 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $77,420 |
| Clergy | $73,160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $69,830 |
| Director | $68,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,830 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.00 ($58,250 a year).
Do counselors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $58,250 against $50,860 nationally, 15% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $58,240, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for counselor pay?
31 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.