Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,466/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Salem, MA is $2,466 per week. This is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of $2,517.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 2,272 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages

$2,466/week

Salem, MA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,517/week

Massachusetts

10% higher than the US average.

$2,266/week

United States

How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Winchester, Massachusetts

$2,761/week

This is 9% higher than the Salem average of $2,523.

Boston, Massachusetts

$2,637/week

This is 4% higher than the Salem average of $2,523.

Burlington, Massachusetts

$2,695/week

This is 6% higher than the Salem average of $2,523.

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Needham, Massachusetts pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,819 per week, followed by Cambridge, Massachusetts ($2,746) and Milton, Massachusetts ($2,678). Needham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,332. For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,466 per week — Needham, Massachusetts pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Needham, Massachusetts$2,819$3,332
Cambridge, Massachusetts$2,746$3,145
Milton, Massachusetts$2,678$3,017
Burlington, Massachusetts$2,678$3,102
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Salem?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,574 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($2,960) and First Connect Health ($2,832). For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,466 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 45% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,574$3,574
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,960$2,960
First Connect Health$2,832$3,183
FlexCare Nursing$2,811$3,108
Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel$2,808$2,808
ADN Healthcare$2,710$3,111
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,709$3,261
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,669$2,939
Assured Nursing$2,639$3,079
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,627$3,183

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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