Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Melrose, MA
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Melrose, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Massachusetts average of $44.79.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Melrose, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Melrose, MA
28% higher than the US average.
$44.79/hour
Massachusetts
26% higher than the US average.
$33.20/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Melrose Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Melrose Compare to Other Cities
Newark, Delaware
$37/hour
This is 24% lower than the Melrose average of $46.40.
Towson, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 23% lower than the Melrose average of $46.40.
Baltimore, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 23% lower than the Melrose average of $46.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Medford, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on February 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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