Registered Nurses Salary in Massachusetts
Median annual wage in Massachusetts: $104,550 +7.2% vs national
Massachusetts vs United States
| Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $104,550 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $50.27 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 88,200 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 1.12 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Massachusetts) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
What the data says
At $50.27 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $104,562 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $104,550.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $80,310, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $174,510 — a 2.2x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage in Massachusetts is $104,550 ($50.27 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Massachusetts median of $104,550 is 7.2% higher than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Massachusetts?
Approximately 88,200 are employed in Massachusetts, per BLS OES.