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 32% higher than the US average of $47.58.
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
32% higher than the US average.
$47.58/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Newton, Massachusetts ($69) and Lowell, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Nursing Home Nurses is $70 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| Newton, Massachusetts | $69 | $71 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Florida ($49). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Nursing Home Nurses is $70 per hour — Texas pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $58 | $72 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Florida | $49 | $53 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Mississippi | $28 | $37 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($42). For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Nursing Home Nurses is $70 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 28% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $51 |
| 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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