Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$71.23/hour

The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Massachusetts is $71.23 per hour. This is 24% higher than the US average of $54.35.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$71.23/hour

Massachusetts

24% higher than the US average.

$54.35/hour

United States

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

Only Springfield, Massachusetts reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $66 per hour. Springfield, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Springfield, Massachusetts pays 7% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Springfield, Massachusetts$66$69
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?

Only Connecticut reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Connecticut pays 24% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Connecticut$54$55
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $69 per hour. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$69$69

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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