Nursing Assistants pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for nursing assistants is $22.44 an hour ($46,680 a year). About 38,130 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Massachusetts ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.93 | $39,380 |
| 25% of workers | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| 75% of workers | $23.94 | $49,800 |
| 90% of workers | $27.83 | $57,880 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $48,520 | 1,030 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $47,590 | 26,130 |
| Pittsfield | $46,620 | 810 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $46,110 | 540 |
| Worcester | $45,710 | 5,250 |
| Springfield | $44,740 | 2,930 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $104,550 |
| Medical Assistants | $49,460 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $80,220 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $142,440 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $50,230 |
| Paramedics | $66,340 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $37,440 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $45,300 |
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