Palliative Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Palliative Nurse Salary
$69.65/hour
The average salary for a Palliative Nurse in Massachusetts is $69.65 per hour. This is 36% higher than the US average of $44.36.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Palliative Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$69.65/hour
Massachusetts
36% higher than the US average.
$44.36/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Palliative Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Palliative Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Newton, Massachusetts ($56) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $70 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 7% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $65 | $73 |
| Newton, Massachusetts | $56 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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