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Side-by-side comparison of Psychiatrists, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Measure
Median pay, Greater BostonNot published$63,830
Hourly medianNot published$30.69/hr
Middle half of workers earnNot published$58,090 – $78,420
Jobs in Greater Boston7604,660Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+3.5%+6.8%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year40680Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationDoctoral or professional degreeMaster's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingInternship/residencyInternship/residency
AI exposure86Higher73HigherLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston323More

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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