Registered Nurse Salary in Massachusetts
Based on 90K+ workers in Massachusetts
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MA)
$101,970
$49.024/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
+12.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $174K
90K employed in Massachusetts
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,950 |
| 25th percentile | $83,980 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $101,970 |
| 75th percentile | $132,980 |
| 90th percentile | $173,590 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Massachusetts vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,520 |
| 2023 | $99,730 |
| 2024 | $101,970 |
| Year | Massachusetts Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,520 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $99,730 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $101,970 | $90,458 |