School Psychologists Salary in Massachusetts

School psychologists in Massachusetts earn the most in Barnstable (average $111,470 a year) and the least in Amherst ($91,920), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $100,640 and the median at $98,670 for 3,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Barnstable$111,470
Boston$99,650
Springfield$96,960
Pittsfield$95,400
Worcester$94,940
Amherst$91,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Barnstable	$111,470	$101,640	$83,220	$81,996	98
Boston	$99,650	$98,670	$80,110	$74,271	108
Springfield	$96,960	$93,200	$80,330	$72,513	96
Pittsfield	$95,400	$89,870	$78,220	$71,494	95
Worcester	$94,940	$93,090	$72,290	$71,193	103
Amherst	$91,920	$90,710	$77,030	$69,220	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

School Psychologists salary in other states

School Psychologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3034.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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