Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $104,550 | $98,331 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.26 | $47.27 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,819.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $111,891 | $84,500 | $136,500 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts is $104,550, or about $50.26 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Massachusetts is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Massachusetts typically earn from $84,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 88,200 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $104,550, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.