Registered Nurses Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Registered Nurses in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $99,294 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.1% vs the national median of $93,600. An estimated 87,310 registered nurses are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $90,970 to $103,490 depending on location.
$99,294
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$103,490
Highest paying metro
$90,970
Lowest paying metro
87,310
Employed in Massachusetts
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inRegistered Nurses salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $103,490 | $86,120 | $135,360 | 9,730 |
| Boston, MA-NH | $102,440 | $84,200 | $137,160 | 66,440 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $101,840 | $84,800 | $106,460 | 1,280 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $99,780 | $82,190 | $120,120 | 1,360 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $99,170 | $80,430 | $132,990 | 1,910 |
| Massachusetts | $97,370 | $83,050 | $124,070 | 860 |
| Springfield, MA | $90,970 | $81,940 | $106,980 | 5,730 |