Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in Boston, MA is $166,079. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $125,632 to a high of $205,192, with most professionals earning between $144,908 and $186,553.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Salary $125,632 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Salary $144,908 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Salary $166,079 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Salary $186,553 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Salary $205,192 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $144,908 10% $125,632 90% $205,192 75% $186,553 $166,079 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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144908
186553
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144908
186553
166079
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Cognitive Behavioral Therapist ranges from $144,908 to $186,553 with the average base salary of $166,079. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,908 to $186,553 with the average total cash compensation of $166,079.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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