Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts

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Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$71.17/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Massachusetts is $71.17 per hour. This is 25% higher than the US average of $53.17.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Clinical Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$71.17/hour

Massachusetts

25% higher than the US average.

$53.17/hour

United States

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

New York pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($54) and New Hampshire ($48). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — New York pays 20% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New York	$57	$75
Connecticut	$54	$55
New Hampshire	$48	$53
Pennsylvania	$37	$50

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $66 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$66	$72

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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