Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Melrose, MA

Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$46.40/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Melrose, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 60% lower than the Massachusetts average of $74.20.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Melrose, MA compared to State and National Averages

$46.40/hour

Melrose, MA

2% higher than the US average.

$74.20/hour

Massachusetts

39% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Melrose Compare to Other Cities

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The Bronx, New York

$57/hour

This is 19% higher than the Melrose average of $46.40.

Syracuse, New York

$34/hour

This is 38% lower than the Melrose average of $46.40.

Buffalo, New York

$37/hour

This is 27% lower than the Melrose average of $46.40.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Springfield, Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($63) and Newton, Massachusetts ($60). Newton, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Melrose, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Springfield, Massachusetts pays 43% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Springfield, Massachusetts$66$69
Framingham, Massachusetts$63$73
Newton, Massachusetts$60$87
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Melrose?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Melrose, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$51$51

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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