Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Needham, MA
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Needham, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 59% lower than the Massachusetts average of $73.92.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Clinical Nurse salaries in Needham, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Needham, MA
5% lower than the US average.
$73.92/hour
Massachusetts
34% higher than the US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Needham Compare to Other Cities
How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Needham Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 10% higher than the Needham average of $46.40.
Rochester, Minnesota
$37/hour
This is 25% lower than the Needham average of $46.40.
Bellevue, Washington
$44/hour
This is 6% lower than the Needham average of $46.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Clinical Nurses?
Newton, Massachusetts pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Belmont, Massachusetts ($46) and Stoughton, Massachusetts ($46). Newton, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Needham, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Newton, Massachusetts pays 50% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Newton, Massachusetts | $69 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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