Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Worcester, MA

Q: What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Pittsfield is currently the highest paying city in Massachusetts for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 52% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Massachusetts. Other top paying cities include Framingham, paying up to $68/hr, Worcester, paying up to $64/hr, and Natick, paying up to $64/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$48.35/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Worcester, MA is $48.35 per hour. This is 25% higher than the Massachusetts average of $36.37.

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.35/hour

Worcester, MA

17% higher than the US average.

$36.37/hour

Massachusetts

10% lower than the US average.

$40.17/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Worcester Compare to Other Cities

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Holyoke, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is 59% lower than the Worcester average of $63.23.

Baltimore, Maryland

$38/hour

This is 67% lower than the Worcester average of $63.23.

Falls Church, Virginia

$40/hour

This is 58% lower than the Worcester average of $63.23.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts	$66	$68
Worcester, Massachusetts	$63	$64
Lowell, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Lynn, Massachusetts	$46	$71

What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Worcester?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Massachusetts	$79	$79
Elara Caring	$43	$43

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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