Registered Nurses Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $90,970 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.74
10th percentile $67,850
90th percentile $127,760
Employed locally 5,730
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,850
    25th
    $81,940
    50th (median)
    $90,970
    75th
    $106,980
    90th
    $127,760

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 129% Median Registered Nurses salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian 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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $133,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,570
    Worcester, MA $103,490
    Mankato, MN $103,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $102,440

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,170
    Physicians, All Other $77,910
    Nurse Practitioners $144,050
    Pharmacists $130,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Springfield, MA is $43.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.28 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Springfield, MA is 2.8% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $67,850 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,940.