How much does a counselor make in Massachusetts?
$58,240a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Massachusetts. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,830Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $185,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,830 | $24.92 | |
| 25th | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| Median | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $84,040 | $40.40 | |
| 90th | $185,200 | $89.02 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $58,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 14. Arizona | $59,910 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $59,160 |
| 16. New York | $58,500 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $58,240 |
| 18. Vermont | $56,220 |
| 19. South Carolina | $55,140 |
| 20. Texas | $54,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).
Do counselors make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $58,240 against $50,860 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for counselor pay?
Massachusetts ranks 17 of 44 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays counselors the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $58,250 a year.
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.