Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

The highest paying employer in Massachusetts for Mental Health Nurse jobs is Elara Caring, paying up to $43/hr. This is 15% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Massachusetts.

Q: What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Pittsfield is currently the highest paying city in Massachusetts for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 64% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Massachusetts. Other top paying cities include Georgetown, paying up to $71/hr, Lowell, paying up to $71/hr, and Belmont, paying up to $71/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$36.37/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Massachusetts is $36.37 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $40.66.

Last updated on November 22, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$36.37/hour

Massachusetts

12% lower than the US average.

$40.66/hour

United States

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

How does the pay for Mental Health Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Connecticut	$43	$43

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Elara Caring	$43	$43
Tenet Massachusetts	$38	$79

Last updated on November 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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