Nursing Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Nursing Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of $46,680 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,130
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,380; the top 10% earn over $57,880. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,220 median in Massachusetts
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$75,040 median in Massachusetts
- Occupational Therapy Aides$40,160 median in Massachusetts
- Physical Therapist Aides$37,440 median in Massachusetts
- Registered Nurses$104,550 median in Massachusetts
- Orderlies$38,970 median in Massachusetts
Nursing Assistants pay in Massachusetts
How much do nursing assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median is $46,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,380 and the top 10% earn over $57,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.