Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, MA
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Salem, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 61% lower than the Massachusetts average of $74.80.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Salem, MA
6% lower than the US average.
$74.80/hour
Massachusetts
35% higher than the US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Lynn, Massachusetts
$46/hour
This is equal to the Salem average
Boston, Massachusetts
$71/hour
This is 35% higher than the Salem average of $46.40.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
$46/hour
This is equal to the Salem average
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 Salem, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour, roughly in line with Lowell, Massachusetts, Belmont, Massachusetts, and Stoughton, Massachusetts.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Salem?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $51 |
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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