Nursing Assistants Salary in Massachusetts

Median annual wage in Massachusetts: $46,680 +10.5% vs national

Massachusetts vs United States

MassachusettsUnited States
Median annual$46,680$42,260
Median hourly$22.44$20.32
Employment38,1301,448,910
Location quotient1.131.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Massachusetts) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

What this means

With approximately 38,130 nursing assistants employed in Massachusetts, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nursing assistants salary in Massachusetts?

The median annual wage in Massachusetts is $46,680 ($22.44 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for nursing assistants?

The Massachusetts median of $46,680 is 10.5% higher than the U.S. median of $42,260.

How many nursing assistants work in Massachusetts?

Approximately 38,130 are employed in Massachusetts, per BLS OES.