How much does a nurse practitioner make in Massachusetts?
$142,400a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Massachusetts. That is $68.48 an hour or $11,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.48
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,000Median: $142,400Highest 10%: $207,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,000 | $53.82 | |
| 25th | $132,500 | $63.68 | |
| Median | $142,400 | $68.48 | |
| 75th | $168,100 | $80.82 | |
| 90th | $207,700 | $99.86 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $147,500 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $139,800 |
| Springfield, MA | $138,500 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $136,700 |
| Providence, RI | $135,500 |
| Worcester, MA | $135,100 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $133,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 4. Oregon | $155,700 |
| 5. Alaska | $155,200 |
| 6. New York | $153,500 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $142,400 |
| 8. Nevada | $140,700 |
| 9. Connecticut | $138,500 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $137,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $68.48 ($142,400 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $142,400 against $132,300 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays nurse practitioners the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $147,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.