Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$72.32/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts is $72.32 per hour. This is 30% higher than the US average of $50.77.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$72.32/hour
Massachusetts
30% higher than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Lowell, Massachusetts ($46) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $72 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $73 | $88 |
| 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?
Skilled Nursing earns the most among Nursing specialties in Massachusetts, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Long Term Care ($74) and Rehabilitation ($74). Skilled Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $72 per hour — Skilled Nursing earns 2% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $74 | $87 |
| Long Term Care | $74 | $87 |
| Rehabilitation | $74 | $87 |
| Float | $73 | $77 |
| Intermediate Care | $72 | $73 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $72 | $73 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Hawaii ($50) and Georgia ($49). Hawaii has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $72 per hour — Texas pays 29% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Hawaii | $50 | $63 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Florida | $40 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Bluebix Solutions pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $75 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($67) and Tenet Massachusetts ($55). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $72 per hour — Bluebix Solutions pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebix Solutions | $75 | $75 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $67 | $79 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $55 | $79 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $45 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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