Registered Nurse salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for registered nurses in Massachusetts is $104,550, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $97,550. Massachusetts ranks 8 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$104,550
25th percentile
$87,460
75th percentile
$136,110
90th percentile
$174,510
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Massachusetts | 88,200 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Massachusetts | $117,960 |
| National median | $97,550 |
| National employment | 3,379,720 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
- Boston, MA: median $106,180
States with similar pay for registered nurses
- Nevada: median $103,670
- Connecticut: median $102,740
- New Jersey: median $106,500
- District of Columbia: median $102,540
- Minnesota: median $101,510
- Rhode Island: median $100,640
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 "Registered Nurses" (29-1141), 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 —.