Average Float Nurse Salary

$68.82/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Massachusetts is $68.82 per hour. This is 37% higher than the US average of $43.16.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Float Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$68.82/hour

Massachusetts

37% higher than the US average.

$43.16/hour

United States

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

Maryland pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by New Hampshire ($52) and New York ($50). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Float Nurses is $69 per hour — Maryland pays 17% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Maryland$57$60
New Hampshire$52$53
New York$50$59
Pennsylvania$50$55
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

CoreMedical Group Perm pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($54) and Tenet Massachusetts ($48). For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Float Nurses is $69 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 5% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm$72$72
Perm Staff Jobs$54$69
Tenet Massachusetts$48$62

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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