Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Massachusetts
$124,560avg. a year
$59.88 an hour · 2,860 employed
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Massachusetts earn an average of $124,560 a year. That is $11,810 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $112,750. The best-paying metro area is Pittsfield, MA at $129,090.
$115,180Median pay
$59.88Average hourly
+35%Avg. pay since 2021
#6Of 47 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for clinical and counseling psychologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
160 jobs
Pittsfield, MA
$129,090
$62.06 an hour
21,920 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$126,750
$60.94 an hour
3350 jobs
Worcester, MA
$122,410
$58.85 an hour
4230 jobs
Springfield, MA
$119,630
$57.52 an hour
590 jobs
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$112,690
$54.18 an hour
6560 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$109,500
$52.64 an hour
770 jobs
Barnstable Town, MA
$96,480
$46.38 an hour
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts clinical and counseling psychologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112,750 | $54.21 |
| Massachusetts | $124,560 | $59.88 |
| New York | $124,380 | $59.80 |
| Rhode Island | $104,670 | $50.32 |
| Vermont | $99,780 | $47.97 |
| New Hampshire | $98,030 | $47.13 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- School Psychologists$100,640
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$133,550
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106,540
- Urban and Regional Planners$100,590
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$118,840
- Psychologists, All Other$120,730
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Massachusetts?
The average is $124,560 a year, and the median is $115,180. That is $11,810 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $112,750.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$59.88 an hour on average; the median is $55.37.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Pittsfield, MA ($129,090), followed by Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($126,750). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Barnstable Town, MA ($96,480).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #6 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 19-3033. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national clinical and counseling psychologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.