Does May Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, May Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at May Institute. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at May Institute?

70% 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, 3.8 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?

"Great people to work with, great benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "403 B benefits were good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Direct care staff are great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the children are amazing!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Training was great" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Tough schedule for DSPs with low pay." ((in 24 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 15 reviews)); "Terrible staff can get away with nearly anything because the managers are desperate to keep staff." ((in 6 reviews)); "Difficult work environment" ((in 4 reviews)); "compensation is inadequate, and PTO is difficult to use." ((in 3 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

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May Institute reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(71 total reviews)

Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP

79% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

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71 reviews

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1.0

Mar 4, 2025

Genuinely Traumatizing

Teacher's assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some really sweet moments with the kids, lots of opportunities for growth within the company

Cons

I had to go to therapy after this job, it’s extremely dangerous, you will be physically abused on a regular basis and sometimes sexually abused and put into uncomfortable and inappropriate scenarios with the children. You will be gaslit and told that your injuries are your fault for not blocking or being in the right position. The healthcare and workers comp is terrible and they are stingy with PTO. The employee turnover rate is horrible, I’ve seen people start and quit on the same day. Plus, while you are technically allowed to take 2 fifteen minute breaks during the day, you will be lucky if you get one of your breaks and an opportunity to go to the bathroom. You will be doing the job of at least three people.

May Institute Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value your perspective and will review your concerns. We are always looking for ways to improve and take concerns about staff safety, support, and workplace conditions very seriously. Our goal is to create a safe and positive environment for both our students and employees. We are actively working on staffing initiatives and ensuring that every team member has access to the resources they need to succeed.

5.0

Sep 20, 2024

Good

Direct support professional (dsp)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers and support and positive atmosphere

Cons

Low pay, difficult job because of aggressive students

May Institute Response

Thanks so much for the work you did at our school and with the kids. It's hard work sometimes, but it truly makes a difference. We appreciate you!

3.0

Jul 3, 2024

Salary

Board certified behavior analyst (bcba)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is great!

Cons

Low salary comapared to other BCBA positions in the area.

May Institute Response

Thanks for reviewing. So glad you had such a positive experience with work/life balance. As you probably know, we work hard to keep all our salaries as competitive as possible, and offer great benefits, including generous time off (to maintain that work/life balance!)

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