Nurse Practitioner salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for nurse practitioners in Massachusetts is $142,440, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $132,300. Massachusetts ranks 7 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$142,440
25th percentile
$132,460
75th percentile
$168,100
90th percentile
$207,710
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Massachusetts | 8,070 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Massachusetts | $152,320 |
| National median | $132,300 |
| National employment | 323,040 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
- Boston, MA: median $147,480
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners
- Nevada: median $140,670
- Connecticut: median $138,470
- New Hampshire: median $137,550
- New Mexico: median $137,520
- Montana: median $137,210
- Rhode Island: median $135,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Nurse Practitioners" (29-1171), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.