Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Massachusetts
Nurse practitioners in Massachusetts earn an average of $129,540 per year (or $62.28 per hour).
Massachusetts nurse practitioners earn 9% higher than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).
Nurse practitioner salary range in Massachusetts
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $167,980 | $80 |
| 75th Percentile | $134,900 | $64 |
| Median | $128,160 | $61 |
| 25th Percentile | $104,160 | $50 |
80% of Massachusetts NPs earn between $98,860 and $167,980.
Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in Massachusetts
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Massachusetts NPs earn about $120,614 per year. Cost-of-living in Massachusetts is 7% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Massachusetts?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $219,680 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $129,360 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $96,630 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $91,840 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $87,030 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,820 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $40,390 per year |
At a $129,540 average annual salary, NPs in Massachusetts tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($219,680). They tend to earn more than nurse midwives ($129,360), registered nurses ($96,630), physical therapists ($91,840), dental hygienists ($87,030), licensed practical nurses ($61,820), and pharmacy technicians ($40,390).
More about nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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Data sources: np salary data, cost of living data
