Registered Nurses Salary in Massachusetts
Registered Nurses in Massachusetts earn a median of $104,550 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,200
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,310; the top 10% earn over $174,510. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Critical Care Nurses$104,550 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,220 median in Massachusetts
- Acute Care Nurses$104,550 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$159,800 median in Massachusetts
- Nurse Practitioners$142,440 median in Massachusetts
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$356,230 median in Massachusetts
Registered Nurses pay in Massachusetts
How much do registered nurses make in Massachusetts?
The median is $104,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,310 and the top 10% earn over $174,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.