Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Worcester, MA

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

Pittsfield is currently the highest paying city in Massachusetts for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 32% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Massachusetts. Other top paying cities include East Longmeadow, paying up to $69/hr, Worcester, paying up to $86/hr, and Framingham, paying up to $76/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$67.60/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Worcester, MA is $67.60 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Massachusetts average of $71.85.

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$67.60/hour

Worcester, MA

28% higher than the US average.

$71.85/hour

Massachusetts

33% higher than the US average.

$48.38/hour

United States

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

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Boston, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is 46% lower than the Worcester average of $67.60.

Waterbury, Connecticut

$37/hour

This is 85% lower than the Worcester average of $67.60.

The Bronx, New York

$62/hour

This is 8% lower than the Worcester average of $67.60.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Worcester, Massachusetts	$68	$86
Framingham, Massachusetts	$67	$76
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 Worcester?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$75	$75

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

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