How much does a Registered Nurses make per hour in Massachusetts?

Registered Nurses Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,370 +4% vs national

Median hourly $46.81

10th percentile $76,720

90th percentile $131,710

Employed locally 860

National median $93,600

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Registered Nurses

Massachusetts

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$76,720

25th

$83,050

50th (median)

$97,370

75th

$124,070

90th

$131,710

Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

Metro area	Median salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$208,940
Vallejo, CA	$192,470
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$188,020
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$178,900
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$172,390
Modesto, CA	$169,460

Related occupations in Massachusetts

Occupation	Median salary
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$46,020
Pharmacy Technicians	$46,740
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$82,190
Occupational Therapists	$99,930
Speech-Language Pathologists	$108,290
Nurse Practitioners	$137,690

Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Massachusetts?

The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Massachusetts is $46.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.85 or more per hour.

Is Massachusetts above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

The median Registered Nurses salary in Massachusetts is 4% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Massachusetts?

Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $76,720 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,050.