Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Boston, MA

Q: What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Pittsfield is currently the highest paying city in Massachusetts for Nursing Home Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 54% higher than the average pay for Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$46.40/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Boston, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Massachusetts average of $44.79.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Boston, MA compared to State and National Averages

$46.40/hour

Boston, MA

29% higher than the US average.

$44.79/hour

Massachusetts

26% higher than the US average.

$33.05/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities

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Waltham, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is equal to the Boston average

Worcester, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is 16% lower than the Boston average of $46.40.

Rochester, New Hampshire

$34/hour

This is 35% lower than the Boston average of $46.40.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Long Term Care 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
Lawrence, Massachusetts	$46	$71

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Boston?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$40

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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