Boston, MA · City

Nurse salary in Boston

Registered nurses in the Boston, MA area earn about $106,180 a year ($51.05/hr) — about 9% above the U.S. average. City figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Boston, MA

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$106,180

+9% vs national

Hourly

$51.05/hr

Median $106,180

$81,880Middle 50%: $94,870–$153,380$188,670

Typical range: $94,870–$153,380; What most nurses earn
High end: $188,670; Top earners
Entry level: $81,880; Newer nurses

Part of Massachusetts. See statewide nurse pay and other metros.

Nurse roles in Boston

Estimated median pay by role.

Role	Median	Source
Registered Nurse	$106,180	Verified public wage data
Licensed Practical Nurse	$82,190	Verified public wage data
Nurse Practitioner	$147,480	Verified public wage data
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	$274,440	Estimated
Travel Nurse	$132,730	Specialty estimate
ICU Nurse	$118,920	Specialty estimate
Nurse Manager	$138,030	Specialty estimate
Nursing Assistant (CNA)	$47,590	Verified public wage data

Compare all nursing roles

All nurse roles in Boston

Estimated pay for every nurse type in the Boston, MA area — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$274,440 Certified Nurse Midwife$174,870 Nurse Practitioner$147,480 Nurse Manager$138,030 Travel Nurse$132,730 Flight Nurse$122,110 ICU Nurse$118,920 ER Nurse$116,800 NICU Nurse$116,800 Cath Lab Nurse$116,800 Operating Room Nurse$114,670 Nurse Informaticist$114,670 Charge Nurse$113,610 Labor & Delivery Nurse$112,550 PACU Nurse$112,550 Transplant Nurse$112,550 Trauma Nurse$112,550 Oncology Nurse$111,490 Case Management Nurse$111,490 Endoscopy Nurse$111,490 Cardiac Nurse$110,430 Neuroscience Nurse$110,430 Psychiatric Nurse$109,370 Telemetry Nurse$109,370 Pediatric Nurse$108,300 Correctional Nurse$108,300 Orthopedic Nurse$108,300 Gastroenterology Nurse$108,300 Registered Nurse$106,180 Med-Surg Nurse$106,180 Dialysis Nurse$106,180 Wound Care Nurse$106,180 Infusion Nurse$106,180 Occupational Health Nurse$106,180 Aesthetic Nurse$106,180 Rehabilitation Nurse$106,180 Urology Nurse$106,180 Hospice Nurse$105,120 Home Health Nurse$104,060 Ambulatory Care Nurse$104,060 Telehealth Nurse$102,990 Clinic Nurse$98,750 Public Health Nurse$97,690 School Nurse$95,560 Licensed Practical Nurse$82,190 Licensed Vocational Nurse$82,190 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$47,590

What affects nurse pay in Boston

Among the highest-paying metros nationally. Beyond that, local nurse pay reflects the cost of living, the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Estimate your own with the calculator.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Boston, MA in official U.S. government wage data — about 9% above the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Boston, MA, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,880 and the highest-paid 10% about $188,670. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this metro figure

It’s the median actually reported for Boston — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
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 Boston make this page more precise over time.

Registered Nurse salary Licensed Practical Nurse salary Nurse Practitioner salary Massachusetts statewide Personalize the calculator

Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, metro)

Boston, MA figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

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