Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Boston, MA
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Boston, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 22% higher than the Massachusetts average of $36.37.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Boston, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Boston, MA
15% higher than the US average.
$36.37/hour
Massachusetts
9% lower than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities
Holyoke, Massachusetts
$40/hour
This is 17% lower than the Boston average of $46.40.
Manchester, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 18% lower than the Boston average of $46.40.
West Hartford, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 18% lower than the Boston average of $46.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Medford, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Winchester, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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