Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Waltham, MA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Waltham, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 59% lower than the Massachusetts average of $73.91.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Waltham, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Waltham, MA
5% lower than the US average.
$73.91/hour
Massachusetts
34% higher than the US average.
$48.91/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Waltham Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Waltham Compare to Other Cities
Boston, Massachusetts
$71/hour
This is 35% higher than the Waltham average of $46.40.
Framingham, Massachusetts
$72/hour
This is 35% higher than the Waltham average of $46.40.
Worcester, Massachusetts
$73/hour
This is 37% higher than the Waltham average of $46.40.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Waltham?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Waltham, 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 September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England at Lowell
- Waltham, MA
$30-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Waltham, MA
- 5x8 hrs
$80K-115K/year
approximately $38-56/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- BAYADA Home Health Care
- Watertown, MA
- Sign-On Bonus
$60+/visit
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