Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$73.83/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Massachusetts is $73.83 per hour. This is 32% higher than the US average of $50.41.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$73.83/hour
Massachusetts
32% higher than the US average.
$50.41/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Lowell, Massachusetts ($46) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Long Term Care Nurses is $74 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 2% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $73 | $73 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Texas ($51) and Georgia ($49). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Long Term Care Nurses is $74 per hour — North Carolina pays 30% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Texas | $51 | $72 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Florida | $46 | $53 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($42). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Long Term Care Nurses is $74 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $67 | $79 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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