How much does a registered nurse make in Massachusetts?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Massachusetts. That is $50.26 an hour or $8,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.26
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,310Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $174,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,310 | $38.61 | |
| 25th | $87,460 | $42.05 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.26 | |
| 75th | $136,100 | $65.44 | |
| 90th | $174,500 | $83.90 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $106,200 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $105,000 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $103,400 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $101,300 |
| Worcester, MA | $100,200 |
| Providence, RI | $99,880 |
| Springfield, MA | $98,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 5. Alaska | $109,500 |
| 6. New York | $109,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $106,500 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $104,600 |
| 9. Nevada | $103,700 |
| 10. Connecticut | $102,700 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $50.26 ($104,600 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $104,600 against $97,550 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for registered nurse pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays registered nurses the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $106,200 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.