MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1141

Registered Nurses Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $101,970 +9% above national average (national: $93,600)
$112,610Mean Annual
$49Median Hourly
90,190Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$101,970
$76,950
10th pct.
$173,590
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$76,950$36.99
25th percentile$83,980$40.38
50th percentile (median)$101,970$49.03
75th percentile$132,980$63.93
90th percentile (top earners)$173,590$83.46
Mean (average)$112,610$54.14

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $101,970
California $140,330 +38%
Hawaii $136,320 +34%
Oregon $123,990 +22%
Washington $112,180 +10%
Alaska $110,690 +9%
New York $105,600 +4%
District of Columbia $104,550 +3%
New Jersey $102,730 +1%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,980 4,790
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $101,980 1,070
Speech-Language Pathologists $101,790 5,000
Physical Therapists $102,260 6,600
Glaziers $101,570 1,550
Personal Financial Advisors $101,320 7,410

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Massachusetts?

The mean registered nurses salary in Massachusetts is $112,610 per year. The median (middle) salary is $101,970 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurses in Massachusetts?

Entry-level registered nursess (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $76,950 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $83,980 per year.

What is the highest Registered Nurses salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $173,590 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $132,980 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Registered Nurses salary compare to the national average?

The median registered nurses salary in Massachusetts is $101,970, which is +9% above national average of $93,600.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes