Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$69.72/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Massachusetts is $69.72 per hour. This is 28% higher than the US average of $50.44.
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$69.72/hour
Massachusetts
28% higher than the US average.
$50.44/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Newton, Massachusetts ($60) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Newton, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Nursing Home Nurses is $70 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 10% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $63 | $73 |
| Newton, Massachusetts | $60 | $87 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Maryland ($56) and Pennsylvania ($51). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Nursing Home Nurses is $70 per hour — New Jersey pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Only CoreMedical Group Perm reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Nursing Home Nurses is $70 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 39% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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