Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Cambridge, MA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Cambridge, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Massachusetts average of $69.14.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Cambridge, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Cambridge, MA
2% higher than the US average.
$69.14/hour
Massachusetts
35% higher than the US average.
$45.28/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Cambridge Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Cambridge Compare to Other Cities
Salisbury, Maryland
$49/hour
This is 5% higher than the Cambridge average of $46.40.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 16% lower than the Cambridge average of $46.40.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 41% lower than the Cambridge average of $46.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Newton, Massachusetts ($60) and Springfield, Massachusetts ($58). Newton, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Cambridge, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 37% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $64 | $73 |
| Newton, Massachusetts | $60 | $87 |
| Springfield, Massachusetts | $58 | $69 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Cambridge?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Cambridge, 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 November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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