Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$69.37/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Massachusetts is $69.37 per hour. This is 38% higher than the US average of $42.91.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$69.37/hour
Massachusetts
38% higher than the US average.
$42.91/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Newton, Massachusetts ($60) and Lowell, Massachusetts ($46). Newton, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $69 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 7% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $65 | $73 |
| Newton, Massachusetts | $60 | $87 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Maryland ($56) and Connecticut ($54). For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $69 per hour — Delaware pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $53 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | $51 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| Maine | $46 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($54) and Tenet Massachusetts ($51). For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $69 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $72 | $72 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $54 | $71 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $51 | $58 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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