Registered Nurses pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for registered nurses is $50.27 an hour ($104,550 a year). About 88,200 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Massachusetts ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.61 | $80,310 |
| 25% of workers | $42.05 | $87,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.27 | $104,550 |
| 75% of workers | $65.44 | $136,110 |
| 90% of workers | $83.90 | $174,510 |
Registered Nurses pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $106,180 | 64,240 |
| Pittsfield | $104,950 | 1,230 |
| Barnstable Town | $103,380 | 1,860 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $101,270 | 1,150 |
| Worcester | $100,240 | 10,070 |
| Springfield | $98,410 | 5,830 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $80,220 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $142,440 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $50,230 |
| Physician Assistants | $142,410 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $277,490 |
| Paramedics | $66,340 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $356,230 |
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