School Psychologists pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for school psychologists is $47.44 an hour ($98,670 a year). About 2,340 people work in this job there.

$47.44Median hourly pay
$80,110–$115,900Middle half of workers, yearly
2,340People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($95,990). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($98,670).

Pay range for school psychologists in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$31.00$64,480
25% of workers$38.51$80,110
Half of workers (median)$47.44$98,670
75% of workers$55.72$115,900
90% of workers$65.02$135,250

School Psychologists pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Barnstable Town$101,64090
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$98,6702,340
Springfield$93,200210
Worcester$93,090480
Amherst Town-Northampton$90,71080
Pittsfield$89,87060

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for school psychologists

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

School PsychometristArea School PsychologistAutism ConsultantSchool PsychologistCertified School PsychologistChallenging Behavior ConsultantChild PsychologistChild PsychometristEarly Intervention School PsychologistEducational DiagnosticianElementary School PsychologistK-12 School Psychologist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.