Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, MA
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Salem, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 61% lower than the Massachusetts average of $74.67.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Salem, MA
9% lower than the US average.
$74.67/hour
Massachusetts
33% higher than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Lynn, Massachusetts
$46/hour
This is equal to the Salem average
Boston, Massachusetts
$46/hour
This is equal to the Salem average
Cambridge, Massachusetts
$46/hour
This is equal to the Salem average
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $72 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 Salem, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 55% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Salem?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $51 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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