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Side-by-side comparison of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners
Measure
Median pay, Greater BostonNot published$147,480
Hourly medianNot published$70.90/hr
Middle half of workers earnNot published$134,350 – $172,040
Jobs in Greater Boston7605,990Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+3.5%+35.1%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year40780Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationDoctoral or professional degreeMaster's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingInternship/residencyNone
AI exposure86Higher52ModerateLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneSome
Programs near Boston338More

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