Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary in Massachusetts
Psychiatric nurses in Massachusetts earn an average of $94,482 per year (or $45.43 per hour).
Massachusetts psychiatric nurses earn 17% higher than the national average salary for psychiatric nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
Psychiatric nurse salary range in Massachusetts
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $147,947 | $71 |
| 75th Percentile | $117,568 | $56 |
| Median | $92,849 | $44 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,232 | $35 |
80% of Massachusetts psychiatric nurses earn between $59,820 and $147,947.
Cost-of-living adjusted psychiatric nurse salary in Massachusetts
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Massachusetts psychiatric nurses earn about $87,972 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.
Psychiatric nurses salaries in other states
| California | $117,139 per year |
| Oregon | $100,526 per year |
| Washington | $93,883 per year |
| New York | $87,720 per year |
| Nevada | $86,509 per year |
| New Jersey | $95,805 per year |
| Connecticut | $82,280 per year |
| Minnesota | $86,303 per year |
| Maryland | $81,043 per year |
| Arizona | $77,714 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 $94,482 average annual salary, psychiatric 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 psychiatric nurses
Psychiatric nurses, also known as behavioral health nurses, specialize in helping patients with mentall illnesses and disorders.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
