Registered Nurse Salary in Boston, MA
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The median registered nurse in the Boston area earns $106,180 a year ($51.05 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($97,550) and 2% above the Massachusetts median ($104,550). Half of the 64,240 registered nurses there earn between $94,870 and $153,380.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,880 | $80,310 | $68,940 |
| 25th percentile | $94,870 | $87,460 | $80,330 |
| Median | $106,180 | $104,550 | $97,550 |
| 75th percentile | $153,380 | $136,110 | $112,350 |
| 90th percentile | $188,670 | $174,510 | $137,470 |
| Average | $121,820 | $117,960 | $101,420 |
| Jobs | 64,240 | 88,200 | 3,379,720 |
Boston, MA ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($216,740).
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- San Jose, CA: $216,740
- San Francisco, CA: $186,610
- Sacramento, CA: $171,460
- San Diego, CA: $139,520
- Los Angeles, CA: $135,560
- Riverside, CA: $133,940
- Portland, OR: $130,310
- Seattle, WA: $128,260
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- Pharmacist: $139,660
- Physical Therapist: $103,550
- Dental Hygienist: $101,990
- Speech-Language Pathologist: $102,810
- Occupational Therapist: $101,940
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.