Average Developmental Disability Nurse Salary in Massachusetts
Developmental disability nurses in Massachusetts earn an average of $85,893 per year (or $41.30 per hour).
Massachusetts developmental disability nurses earn 14% higher than the national average salary for developmental disability nurses, at $75,080 (or $36.09 per hour).
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Developmental disability nurse salary range in Massachusetts
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $134,497 | $64 |
| 75th Percentile | $106,880 | $51 |
| Median | $84,408 | $40 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,484 | $32 |
80% of Massachusetts developmental disability nurses earn between $54,382 and $134,497.
Cost-of-living adjusted developmental disability nurse salary in Massachusetts
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Massachusetts developmental disability nurses earn about $79,975 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.
Developmental disability nurses salaries in other states
| California | $110,863 per year |
| New York | $72,789 per year |
| Connecticut | $81,239 per year |
| Minnesota | $81,678 per year |
| Maryland | $79,649 per year |
| Texas | $71,839 per year |
| Illinois | $75,022 per year |
| Pennsylvania | $72,292 per year |
| Michigan | $72,604 per year |
| Florida | $66,485 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in Massachusetts?
| Cath Lab Nurse | $128,840 per year |
| Aesthetic Nurse | $123,471 per year |
| Radiology Nurse | $122,398 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $120,250 per year |
| PACU Nurse | $118,103 per year |
| Nurse Manager | $115,956 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $114,817 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $113,808 per year |
| Neurology Nurse | $112,735 per year |
| Vascular Nurse | $111,661 per year |
At a $85,893 average annual salary, developmental disability nurses in Massachusetts tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($128,840), aesthetic nurses ($123,471), radiology nurses ($122,398), transplant nurses ($120,250), PACU nurses ($118,103), nurse managers ($115,956), nurse educators ($114,817), endoscopy nurses ($113,808), neurology nurses ($112,735), and vascular nurses ($111,661).
More about developmental disability nurses
Developmental disability nurses (DDNs), sometimes called special needs nurses, care for patients with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome are among the most common conditions.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
