How much does a psychologist make in Massachusetts?
$129,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Massachusetts. That is $62.22 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.22
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,240Median: $129,400Highest 10%: $168,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 25th | $83,250 | $40.02 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.22 | |
| 75th | $151,600 | $72.87 | |
| 90th | $168,900 | $81.20 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $131,300 |
| Boston, MA | $112,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 17. Ohio | $132,100 |
| 18. Nebraska | $131,600 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $131,000 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $129,400 |
| 21. New York | $128,300 |
| 22. Washington | $128,200 |
| 23. Montana | $127,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $62.22 ($129,400 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $129,400 against $110,800 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for psychologist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 20 of 42 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays psychologists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $131,300 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.