Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Boston, MA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Boston, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 33% lower than the Massachusetts average of $61.63.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Boston, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Boston, MA
13% higher than the US average.
$61.63/hour
Massachusetts
35% higher than the US average.
$40.36/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities
Derry, New Hampshire
$35/hour
This is 32% lower than the Boston average of $46.40.
Worcester, Massachusetts
$63/hour
This is 27% higher than the Boston average of $46.40.
Manchester, New Hampshire
$40/hour
This is 16% lower than the Boston average of $46.40.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Boston?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on December 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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- Elara Caring
- Boston, MA
$34-46/hour
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- Core Medical-Perm
- Boston, MA
- 5x8 hrs
$70K-90K/year
approximately $33-44/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- BAYADA Home Health Care
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