Child Psychologist Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Child Psychologist make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Psychologist in Boston, MA is $135,540. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $123,048 to $150,551, with most professionals earning between $111,676 and $164,219.

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Average Salary Range for Child Psychologist in Boston, MA

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What is the average salary for Child Psychologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Psychologist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Child Psychologist ranges from $123,048 to $150,551 with the average base salary of $135,540. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,995 to $151,271 with the average total cash compensation of $136,545.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $135,540 $123,048 - $150,551
Bonus $1,005 $947 - $720
Total Pay $136,545 $123,995 - $151,271
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Child Psychologist Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,048 - $150,551 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,048 - $150,551 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,048 - $150,551 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,048 - $150,551 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,048 - $150,551 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,048 - $150,551 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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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

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