Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Boston, MA

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$71.44/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Boston, MA is $71.44 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of $69.72.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$71.44/hour

Boston, MA

31% higher than the US average.

$69.72/hour

Massachusetts

30% higher than the US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is 54% lower than the Boston average of $71.44.

Newton, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is 54% lower than the Boston average of $71.44.

Waltham, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is 54% lower than the Boston average of $71.44.

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

Lowell, Massachusetts, Belmont, Massachusetts, and Stoughton, Massachusetts pay Nursing Home Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $46 per hour. Lowell, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Boston, MA average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Lowell, Massachusetts, Belmont, Massachusetts, and Stoughton, Massachusetts pay 35% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lowell, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Lynn, Massachusetts	$46	$71

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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