Cardiac Nurse salary in Massachusetts
A cardiac nurse in Massachusetts earns an estimated $108,730 a year ($52.27/hr) — about 7% above the U.S. average, with most between $90,960 and $141,550. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Cardiac Nurse — Massachusetts
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$108,730
+7% vs nationalHourly
$52.27/hr
- Typical range
- $90,960–$141,550
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $181,490
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $83,520
- Newer nurses
Cardiac Nurse pay by city in Massachusetts
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | $110,430 | $53.09 |
| Worcester | $104,250 | $50.12 |
Cardiac Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Massachusetts compares to states with similar cardiac nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Massachusetts
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects cardiac nurse pay in Massachusetts
Among the highest pay; high cost of living. For a cardiac nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report Cardiac Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Massachusetts (May 2025) and applies a 1.04× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Massachusetts wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $101,450 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Massachusetts, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Massachusetts make this page more precise over time.
Cardiac Nurse salary in Massachusetts — FAQ
- How much does a cardiac nurse make in Massachusetts?
- A cardiac nurse in Massachusetts earns an estimated $108,730 a year — about $52.27 an hour, with most between $90,960 and $141,550. That's about 7% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Massachusetts's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Massachusetts a good state for cardiac nurses?
- For pay, Massachusetts sits about 7% above the national average for cardiac nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $108,730 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Massachusetts pays cardiac nurses the most?
- Among Massachusetts metros we track, Boston tends to have the highest estimated pay for cardiac nurses, at roughly $110,430 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Massachusetts cardiac nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a cardiac nurse is about $101,450 a year, versus an estimated $108,730 in Massachusetts — about 7% above the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Cardiac Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Massachusetts (May 2025) and applies a 1.04× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national cardiac nurse pay adjusted for Massachusetts. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.