2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Massachusetts

Salary Report for Massachusetts Forensic Psychologists

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Compare Massachusetts to U.S.

Massachusetts Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $100,070 which is 2% more than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Massachusetts	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$48.11	$47.12	2.10%
Average Annual Salary	$100,070	$98,010	2.10%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Massachusetts, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $62,710 and $129,480 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $133,370, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $49,170, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	48	Under $49,170
15%	2 – 4 years	72	$49,170 – $62,710
25%	5 – 9 years	120	$62,710 – $112,860
25%	10 – 14 years	120	$112,860 – $129,480
15%	15 – 20 years	72	$112,860 – $133,370
10%	20+ years	48	Above $133,370

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Massachusetts psychologists earn about $93,140 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Massachusetts is 7% higher than the national average, which means Massachusetts residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($53,940), Social Workers ($54,980), Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,160), Health Care Social Workers ($64,250), Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($72,640), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,110), School Psychologists ($92,730), and Psychology Teachers ($96,650).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$100,070
Psychology Teachers	$96,650
School Psychologists	$92,730
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$92,110
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$72,640
Health Care Social Workers	$64,250
Substance Abuse Counselors	$55,160
Social Workers	$54,980
Marriage and Family Therapists	$53,940

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Massachusetts the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20,610), Health Care Social Workers (11,930) and Social Workers (10,210).

The three professions in Massachusetts needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (16.6%), Marriage and Family Therapists (14%) and Psychology Teachers (13.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	17,680	20,610	16.6%	2,050
Health Care Social Workers	10,920	11,930	9.2%	1,140
Social Workers	9,310	10,210	9.7%	980
Forensic Psychologists	1,690	1,660	-1.8%	110
Psychology Teachers	1,580	1,790	13.3%	180
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,000	1,140	14%	110
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	240	250	4.2%	20

Salaries Ranked by Massachusetts Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Massachusetts is $100,070. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Springfield ($99,420) and Boston-Cambridge-Nashua ($98,590).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Springfield ($91,454) and Boston-Cambridge-Nashua ($90,691).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Forensic Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Forensic Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Springfield	$99,420	$91,454	$-7,966
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua	$98,590	$90,691	$-7,899

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Official Data Sources for Forensic Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data