How much does a Direct Support Professional make in Boston, MA? The average Direct Support Professional salary in Boston, MA is $39,998 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $37,751 and $41,432. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Direct Support Professional

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Job Description. Nomad Health seeks an experienced Step-Down registered nurse for a travel assignment in SD. Take the next step in your healthcare career and jo
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Job Description. Nomad Health seeks an experienced Step-Down registered nurse for a travel assignment in SD. Take the next step in your healthcare career and jo
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Job Description. Nomad Health seeks an experienced Step-Down registered nurse for a travel assignment in SD. Take the next step in your healthcare career and jo
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Direct Support Professional in Boston, MA. The base salary for Direct Support Professional ranges from $37,751 to $41,432 with the average base salary of $39,998. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,751 to $41,432 with the average total cash compensation of $39,998.

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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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