Public Health Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Public Health Nurse Salary
$73.06/hour
The average salary for a Public Health Nurse in Massachusetts is $73.06 per hour. This is 23% higher than the US average of $56.22.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Public Health Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$73.06/hour
Massachusetts
23% higher than the US average.
$56.22/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Public Health Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Public Health Nurses, averaging $66 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $73 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $66 | $79 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Public Health
- St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Hampden, MA
$71-87/hour
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- St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Holland, MA
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- St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Springfield, MA
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