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Boston Vs. Massachusetts Psychology Employment

Boston	2,290
Massachusetts	4,770

Of the 4,770 psychology professionals employed in Massachusetts, 2,290 work in Boston. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of psychology professionals in Boston has grown by 7%. Overall employment in Boston has also increased.

Boston Vs. Massachusetts Psychology employment growth

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
4,590	4,460	4,760	4,980	4,770
2,140	1,900	2,190	2,480	2,290

Grey: Massachusetts
Dark Yellow: Boston

Psychology VS. All professions salaries in Boston

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$60,615	$72,293	$82,600	$78,283	$80,153
$52,100	$54,000	$56,060	$58,330	$59,410

Light Blue: Psychology in Boston
Dark Yellow: All Professions in Boston

In Boston, salaries for psychology professionals have increased. Boston psychology professionals made $80,153 per year, on average, in 2010. Psychology professionals in Boston made a yearly average salary of $60,615, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of psychology professionals in Boston is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Psychology professionals in Boston

10th percentile	$38,430
25th percentile	$55,603
50th percentile	$81,753
75th percentile	$95,737
90th percentile	$124,913

Psychology professionals in Boston earn a median salary of $81,753 per year. The 10% of psychology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $38,430 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $124,913 per year.

Average Salaries for Psychology professionals and related professions in Boston

Counseling	$51,600
Christian Counseling	$56,233
Clinical Psychology	$60,925
Sociology	$70,050
Sports Psychology	$72,780
School Psychology	$72,780
Forensic Psychology	$75,720
Psychology	$80,153
Organizational Psychology	$89,020

On average psychology professionals in Boston earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Boston.

Educational Trends

Psychology schools in Boston

Many of Boston's psychology professionals are graduates of one of the 11 accredited psychology schools in the city.

Psychology Programs Offered In Boston

associate	2
bachelor	12
master	15
doctor	11
Certificate	4
Total	44

There are a total of 44 degree and certificate programs in psychology offered by Boston's psychology schools.

Student Completed Psychology Degrees In Boston

associate	33
bachelor	802
master	389
doctor	99
Certificate	67
Total	1,390

Approximately 1,390 students completed psychology courses in 2010.

Psychology Faculty Salaries in Boston, Massachusetts

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