Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$73.91/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Massachusetts is $73.91 per hour. This is 32% higher than the US average of $50.38.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Manager salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$73.91/hour
Massachusetts
32% higher than the US average.
$50.38/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Nurse Managers?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($72) and Newton, Massachusetts ($69). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $74 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $73 | $88 |
| 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 Nurse Managers in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Texas ($46) and Florida ($35). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $74 per hour — Georgia pays 35% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Texas | $46 | $52 |
| Florida | $35 | $51 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Massachusetts?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Tenet Massachusetts ($50). For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $74 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 32% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $51 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $50 | $50 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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