Does May Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, May Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at May Institute. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at May Institute?

68% of May Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated May Institute 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at May Institute?

Direct Support Professional (DSP) (11) , Teacher Assistant (8) , Teacher (7) , Behavior Therapist (6) , Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (6) , Program Specialist (6) , Assistant Program Coordinator (5) , Assistant Teacher (5) , Direct Therapist (5) , RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (5) , Residential Counselor (5) , ABA Therapist (4) , Classroom Counselor (4) , Intern (4) , Teaching Assistant (4)

What are the pros of working at May Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly people" ((in 16 reviews)); "403 B benefits were good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Direct care staff are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the children are amazing!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Comprehensive Training" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at May Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Tough schedule for DSPs with low pay." ((in 25 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 12 reviews)); "Terrible staff can get away with nearly anything because the managers are desperate to keep staff." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours often with people not showing up for their shifts." ((in 5 reviews)); "Difficult work environment" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about May Institute layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about May Institute layoffs and their outlook for job security at May Institute in 2026.

What are the top reviewed May Institute locations?

Randolph , West Springfield , Wilmington , Boston , Orange Park , Brockton , Revere , Jacksonville , Attleboro , Springfield , Rochelle , Chesapeake , Virginia Beach , Kansas City , Jacksonville , Italy , Houston , Atkinson , Manchester , Lu Verne , Harwich , Hyannis , Allston , Bridgewater , Hanson , Plymouth , Quincy , West Roxbury , New Bedford , North Attleboro

May Institute reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(298 total reviews)

Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP

77% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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May Institute has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 298 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The May Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

298 reviews

5.0

Feb 6, 2026

May Center Randolph is a great place to build a career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You truly feel supported and valued as an employee with this company, and comes from the top down, which is a great feeling and has made it a wonderful organization to work for.

Cons

Nothing immediately comes to mind, just been enjoying the work here.

May Institute Response

2mo

So glad you have had such a positive experience and feel supported. We could not do this work without you and staff like you!

5.0

Feb 5, 2026

Great place to work with great people!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management actually cares about the people we take care of and the employees Great benefits

Cons

Demanding work in a fast paced environment

May Institute Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We appreciate all the hard work the May staff does every day. Your work is the heart and soul of May.

5.0

Feb 5, 2026

Great community

Operations

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Fantastic group of people all working toward changing lives. I feel so supported by my team and by the people I work with in other departments.

Cons

It can be hard to get updates on what's happening in other parts of the organization

May Institute Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We hope the new Maytrix intranet will help you keep up with the work of every department. It will be launching in just over a month, so stay tuned.

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Jobs at May Institute

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