Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

The highest paying employer in Massachusetts for Registered Nurse jobs is Bayada OTA, paying up to $60/hr. This is 8% lower than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Massachusetts.

Q: What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Registered Nurses?

Pittsfield is currently the highest paying city in Massachusetts for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 35% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Massachusetts. Other top paying cities include Framingham, paying up to $76/hr, Worcester, paying up to $86/hr, and Georgetown, paying up to $71/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$64.72/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts is $64.72 per hour. This is 26% higher than the US average of $47.68.

Last updated on May 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$64.72/hour

Massachusetts

26% higher than the US average.

$47.68/hour

United States

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts	$69	$76
Worcester, Massachusetts	$67	$86
Lowell, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Lynn, Massachusetts	$46	$71

What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Massachusetts?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Long Term Care	$71	$71
Rehabilitation	$71	$71
Med Surg / Telemetry	$65	$66

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New York	$56	$81
New Jersey	$54	$61
Maryland	$50	$60
New Hampshire	$49	$57
Pennsylvania	$49	$55
Delaware	$48	$50
Connecticut	$40	$54
Rhode Island	$40	$50
Vermont	$34	$46
Maine	$34	$45