Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$62.37/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Massachusetts is $62.37 per hour. This is 16% higher than the US average of $52.52.
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$62.37/hour
Massachusetts
16% higher than the US average.
$52.52/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Belmont, Massachusetts, Stoughton, Massachusetts, and Lynn, Massachusetts pay Psychiatric Nurses the most, all averaging $46 per hour. Belmont, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Psychiatric Nurses is $62 per hour — Belmont, Massachusetts, Stoughton, Massachusetts, and Lynn, Massachusetts pay 26% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Florida ($41) and South Carolina ($39). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Psychiatric Nurses is $62 per hour — North Carolina pays 27% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Florida | $41 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Texas | $39 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $66 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Psychiatric Nurses is $62 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $66 | $69 |
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Manchester Memorial Hospital
- East Longmeadow, MA
$69+/hour
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