Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Melrose, MA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Melrose, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Massachusetts average of $68.92.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Melrose, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Melrose, MA
9% lower than the US average.
$68.92/hour
Massachusetts
27% higher than the US average.
$50.46/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Melrose Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Melrose Compare to Other Cities
Framingham, Massachusetts
$63/hour
This is 27% higher than the Melrose average of $46.40.
Worcester, Massachusetts
$70/hour
This is 34% higher than the Melrose average of $46.40.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
$50/hour
This is 7% higher than the Melrose average of $46.40.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Melrose?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Melrose, 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 October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree
- Melrose, MA
$30-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England at Lowell
- Melrose, MA
$30-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England
- Melrose, MA
$30-71/hour
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