Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Newton, MA

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$60.36/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Newton, MA is $60.36 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Massachusetts average of $64.11.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Newton, MA compared to State and National Averages

$60.36/hour

Newton, MA

25% higher than the US average.

$64.11/hour

Massachusetts

29% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Newton Compare to Other Cities

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Rochester, New Hampshire

$48/hour

This is 26% lower than the Newton average of $60.36.

Holyoke, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is 52% lower than the Newton average of $60.36.

Manchester, Connecticut

$52/hour

This is 15% lower than the Newton average of $60.36.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Springfield, Massachusetts pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($63) and Newton, Massachusetts ($60). Newton, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Newton, MA average for Registered Nurses is $60 per hour — Springfield, Massachusetts pays 5% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Springfield, Massachusetts	$63	$69
Framingham, Massachusetts	$63	$73
Newton, Massachusetts	$60	$87
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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