Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Worcester, MA

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 52% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Massachusetts. Other top paying cities include Framingham, paying up to $68/hr, Worcester, paying up to $64/hr, and Georgetown, paying up to $71/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$48.35/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Worcester, MA is $48.35 per hour. This is 25% higher than the Massachusetts average of $36.37.

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Worcester, MA compared to State and National Averages

$48.35/hour

Worcester, MA

18% higher than the US average.

$36.37/hour

Massachusetts

10% lower than the US average.

$39.88/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Worcester Compare to Other Cities

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Holyoke, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is 59% lower than the Worcester average of $63.31.

Manchester, Connecticut

$39/hour

This is 61% lower than the Worcester average of $63.31.

Windsor, Connecticut

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts	$66	$68
Worcester, Massachusetts	$63	$64
Lowell, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Lynn, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Medford, Massachusetts	$46	$71

What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Worcester?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Massachusetts	$79	$79

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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