Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Boston, MA
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$71.44/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Boston, MA is $71.44 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Massachusetts average of $74.82.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Boston, MA compared to State and National Averages
$71.44/hour
Boston, MA
29% higher than the US average.
$74.82/hour
Massachusetts
33% higher than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Boston Compare to Other Cities
Cambridge, Massachusetts
$46/hour
This is equal to the Boston average
Newton, Massachusetts
$46/hour
This is equal to the Boston average
Waltham, Massachusetts
$46/hour
This is equal to the Boston average
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Lowell, Massachusetts ($46) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Boston, MA average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $71 per hour, roughly in line with Framingham, Massachusetts.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
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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