How much does a psychologist make in Boston?
$112,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $54.28 an hour or $9,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.28
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,240Median: $112,900Highest 10%: $162,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 25th | $80,510 | $38.71 | |
| Median | $112,900 | $54.28 | |
| 75th | $143,500 | $69.00 | |
| 90th | $162,900 | $78.32 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Providence, RI | $131,300 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $137,100 |
| Political Scientist | $133,900 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,600 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $129,500 |
| Chemist | $127,300 |
| Microbiologist | $122,400 |
| Historian | $121,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $121,300 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $117,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $54.28 ($112,900 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $112,900 against $110,800 nationally, 2% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $129,400, so Boston pays 13% less.
Where does Boston rank for psychologist pay?
58 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,900 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.