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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$121,820
- Worcester$113,910
- Barnstable$112,730
- Pittsfield$105,010
- Amherst$101,570
- Springfield$98,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $121,820 | $106,180 | $94,870 | $88,759 | 108 |
| Worcester | $113,910 | $100,240 | $89,590 | $83,590 | 103 |
| Barnstable | $112,730 | $103,380 | $85,130 | $82,819 | 98 |
| Pittsfield | $105,010 | $104,950 | $84,420 | $77,774 | 95 |
| Amherst | $101,570 | $101,270 | $85,100 | $75,526 | 100 |
| Springfield | $98,850 | $98,410 | $86,850 | $73,748 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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