Average Registered Nurse Salary

$46.40/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Needham, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 62% lower than the Massachusetts average of $75.27.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Needham, MA compared to State and National Averages

$46.40/hour

Needham, MA

5% lower than the US average.

$75.27/hour

Massachusetts

36% higher than the US average.

$48.49/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Needham Compare to Other Cities

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Newton, Massachusetts

$69/hour

This is 33% higher than the Needham average of $46.40.

Boston, Massachusetts

$71/hour

This is 35% higher than the Needham average of $46.40.

Waltham, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is equal to the Needham average

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Needham?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($43). For comparison, the Needham, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$51$51
CoreMedical Group Perm$43$44

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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