Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Newton, MA
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$69.40/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Newton, MA is $69.40 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Massachusetts average of $62.37.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Newton, MA compared to State and National Averages
$69.40/hour
Newton, MA
30% higher than the US average.
$62.37/hour
Massachusetts
22% higher than the US average.
$48.90/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Newton Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Newton Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 106% lower than the Newton average of $69.40.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 35% lower than the Newton average of $69.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Newton, Massachusetts ($69) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Newton, MA average for Registered Nurses is $69 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $73 | $88 |
| Newton, Massachusetts | $69 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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