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How much does a registered nurse make in Worcester?

$100,200a year

Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $48.19 an hour or $8,353 a month.

Hourly
$48.19
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
81 of 380
Jobs in the area
10,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,940Median: $100,200Highest 10%: $168,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$79,940$38.43
25th$89,590$43.07
Median$100,200$48.19
75th$132,400$63.65
90th$168,900$81.19

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for registered nurses.

Boston, MA$106,200
Pittsfield, MA$105,000
Barnstable Town, MA$103,400
Amherst Town, MA$101,300
Providence, RI$99,880
Springfield, MA$98,410
Registered Nurse salary in Massachusetts Registered Nurse salary in all states

Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Surgeon$517,200
Orthopedic Surgeon$391,900
General Internal Medicine Physician$369,900
Obstetrician and Gynecologist$336,400
Emergency Medicine Physician$319,400
Physician$304,400
Psychiatrist$244,200
Family Medicine Physician$229,700
Pediatrician$213,200
Dentist$202,100
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $48.19 ($100,200 a year).

Do registered nurses make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $100,200 against $97,550 nationally, 3% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $104,600, so Worcester pays 4% less.

Where does Worcester rank for registered nurse pay?

81 of 380 metro areas with data.

How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $79,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,900 or more.

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.