How much does a therapist make in Massachusetts?
$69,050a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in Massachusetts. That is $33.20 an hour or $5,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.20
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,000Median: $69,050Highest 10%: $97,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,000 | $26.44 | |
| 25th | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| Median | $69,050 | $33.20 | |
| 75th | $83,210 | $40.00 | |
| 90th | $97,890 | $47.06 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $86,400 |
| Boston, MA | $69,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 16. Texas | $74,750 |
| 17. Virginia | $70,890 |
| 18. Ohio | $70,700 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $69,050 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $69,040 |
| 21. Alabama | $68,270 |
| 22. West Virginia | $67,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $33.20 ($69,050 a year).
Do therapists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $69,050 against $77,930 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for therapist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 19 of 41 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays therapists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $86,400 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.