Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$71.97/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Massachusetts is $71.97 per hour. This is 30% higher than the US average of $50.73.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$71.97/hour

Massachusetts

30% higher than the US average.

$50.73/hour

United States

How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?

Georgia pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Texas ($52) and North Carolina ($48). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $72 per hour — Georgia pays 26% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Georgia	$53	$53
Texas	$52	$60
North Carolina	$48	$58
Florida	$43	$52
South Carolina	$41	$44

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $69 per hour. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $72 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$69	$69

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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