Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, MA
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Salem, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 52% lower than the Massachusetts average of $70.55.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Salem, MA
9% lower than the US average.
$70.55/hour
Massachusetts
28% higher than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Framingham, Massachusetts
$63/hour
This is 26% higher than the Salem average of $46.40.
Rochester, New Hampshire
$34/hour
This is 35% lower than the Salem average of $46.40.
Manchester, Connecticut
$51/hour
This is 9% higher than the Salem average of $46.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($63) and Springfield, Massachusetts ($55). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 54% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $72 | $82 |
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $63 | $73 |
| Springfield, Massachusetts | $55 | $55 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Emergency Department Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Salem, MA
Be the first to know about new jobs for Emergency Department Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
