Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$74.00/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Massachusetts is $74.00 per hour. This is 30% higher than the US average of $51.58.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$74.00/hour
Massachusetts
30% higher than the US average.
$51.58/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Lowell, Massachusetts, Belmont, Massachusetts, and Stoughton, Massachusetts pay Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $46 per hour. Lowell, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $74 per hour — Lowell, Massachusetts, Belmont, Massachusetts, and Stoughton, Massachusetts pay 37% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Georgia ($49). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $74 per hour — Texas pays 26% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Florida | $46 | $53 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $67 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $74 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $67 | $79 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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