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 East Longmeadow, paying up to $69/hr, Worcester, paying up to $86/hr, and Framingham, paying up to $76/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 29% lower than the Massachusetts average of $62.52.

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

1% higher than the US average.

$62.52/hour

Massachusetts

23% higher than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Worcester Compare to Other Cities

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Holyoke, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is 70% lower than the Worcester average of $67.51.

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 125% lower than the Worcester average of $67.51.

Morganton, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 77% lower than the Worcester average of $67.51.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts	$67	$76
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Lynn, Massachusetts	$46	$71

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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