Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Worcester, 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 33% higher than the average pay for Nursing Home Nurse roles in Massachusetts. Other top paying cities include East Longmeadow, paying up to $69/hr, Framingham, paying up to $76/hr, and Worcester, paying up to $86/hr.

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$67.03/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Worcester, MA is $67.03 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of $69.72.

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

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

$67.03/hour

Worcester, MA

30% higher than the US average.

$69.72/hour

Massachusetts

32% higher than the US average.

$47.22/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Worcester Compare to Other Cities

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Wilmington, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 80% lower than the Worcester average of $67.03.

Newark, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 80% lower than the Worcester average of $67.03.

Woodbridge, Virginia

$40/hour

This is 67% lower than the Worcester average of $67.03.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts	$67	$76
Worcester, Massachusetts	$67	$86
Lowell, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Lynn, Massachusetts	$46	$71

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$75	$75

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

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