Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Waltham, MA
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Waltham, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 56% lower than the Massachusetts average of $72.26.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Waltham, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Waltham, MA
9% lower than the US average.
$72.26/hour
Massachusetts
30% higher than the US average.
$50.50/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Waltham Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Waltham Compare to Other Cities
Portland, Maine
$34/hour
This is 35% lower than the Waltham average of $46.40.
Buffalo, New York
$37/hour
This is 27% lower than the Waltham average of $46.40.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$33/hour
This is 41% lower than the Waltham average of $46.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Springfield, Massachusetts ($55) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Waltham, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 35% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $63 | $73 |
| Springfield, Massachusetts | $55 | $55 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Waltham?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Waltham, 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 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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