Average Registered Nurse Salary in Massachusetts
Registered nurses in Massachusetts earn an average of $96,630 per year (or $46.46 per hour).
Massachusetts registered nurses earn 16% higher than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Massachusetts
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $151,310 | $72 |
| 75th Percentile | $120,240 | $57 |
| Median | $94,960 | $45 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,920 | $36 |
80% of Massachusetts RNs earn between $61,180 and $151,310.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Massachusetts
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Massachusetts RNs earn about $89,972 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 Practitioner | $129,540 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $129,360 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 $96,630 average annual salary, RNs in Massachusetts tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($219,680), nurse practitioners ($129,540), and nurse midwives ($129,360). They tend to earn more than physical therapists ($91,840), dental hygienists ($87,030), licensed practical nurses ($61,820), and pharmacy technicians ($40,390).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data
