How much does a therapist make in Boston?
$69,500a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $33.41 an hour or $5,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.41
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,010Median: $69,500Highest 10%: $97,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,010 | $26.45 | |
| 25th | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| Median | $69,500 | $33.41 | |
| 75th | $83,230 | $40.01 | |
| 90th | $97,890 | $47.06 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Providence, RI | $86,400 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $33.41 ($69,500 a year).
Do therapists make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $69,500 against $77,930 nationally, 11% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $69,050, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for therapist pay?
39 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,890 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.