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Professional Trends

Massachusetts Vs. National Mental Health Employment

Massachusetts	15,100
National	445,580

Approximately 3% of the country's mental health professionals work in Massachusetts state.

Employment Growth for Mental health professionals In Massachusetts

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
17,950	20,280	21,300	16,190	15,100

Yellow: Actual Values

In Massachusetts, the field of mental health is shrinking. 2,850 less mental health professionals were working in Massachusetts in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of mental health has shrunk by 16% in Massachusetts. This is faster than the trend for mental health professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of mental health professionals has grown by 12% between 2006 and 2010.

Mental Health VS. All Professions salaries in Massachusetts

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$35,622	$36,516	$37,772	$42,382	$39,470
$49,058	$52,712	$53,675	$55,178	$56,645

Light Blue: Mental Health
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by mental health professionals is increasing in Massachusetts. The mean salary for mental health professionals in 2006 was $35,622 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $39,470 per year.

Salary percentiles for Mental health professionals in Massachusetts

10th percentile	$24,460
25th percentile	$28,680
50th percentile	$36,468
75th percentile	$47,008
90th percentile	$61,920

Thus, mental health professionals' salaries grew by 10% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Massachusetts state, within the field of mental health, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid mental health professionals earn 153% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Mental health professionals and related professions in Massachusetts

Clinical Psychology	$61,928
Counseling	$52,170
Forensic Psychology	$77,910
Mental Health	$39,470
Organizational Psychology	$88,080
Psychology	$81,300
School Psychology	$75,050
Social Work	$46,792
Sports Psychology	$75,050

In Massachusetts, mental health professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Mental Health programs available for each degree type for all schools in Massachusetts

associate	3
bachelor	0
master	4
doctor	0
Certificate	9
Total	16

The number of students graduating from the 10 accredited mental health schools in Massachusetts is increasing. In Massachusetts, there were 132 graduates in 2006. And there were 142 graduates from mental health courses in 2010.

Thus there was a 8% percent increase in the number of mental health school degree or certificate graduates in Massachusetts. A majority of these graduates, or 56%, graduated with an undergraduate certificate in mental health.

Mental Health Faculty Salaries in Massachusetts

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