Registered Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts
Across 237 live Registered Nurse listings in Massachusetts, median advertised pay is $118K (75th percentile $140K), based on the 204 that state a salary; Massachusetts ranks 9th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Innovive Health (32), Beth Israel Lahey Health (23), Brightstar Care of Concord, Lexington and Woburn (14).
237+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 204 roles pay ~$118k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Registered Nurse Pay in Massachusetts: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in Massachusetts today, then Massachusetts against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 237
- Live median
- $118k
- 75th $140k · n=204
- 12-mo median
- $104k
- Pay rank
- #9 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.4/10 · #21
- 12-mo postings
- 669
Registered Nurse roles in Massachusetts advertise $13k above the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs MA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (this page) | $104k | — | 4.4/10 | 669 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$17k | 4.4/10 | 43 |
| California#2 | $119k | +$15k | 4.3/10 | 1256 |
| Vermontborders | $108k | +$4k | 5.2/10 | 100 |
| New Yorkborders | $105k | +$1k | 4.1/10 | 782 |
| Connecticutborders | $103k | −$1k | 4.1/10 | 230 |
| New Hampshireborders | $98k | −$6k | 4.5/10 | 143 |
| Rhode Islandborders | $95k | −$9k | 4.1/10 | 78 |
“borders” = shares a border with Massachusetts; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 23, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Innovive Health (32), Beth Israel Lahey Health (23), Brightstar Care of Concord, Lexington and Woburn (14)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts.
How much do registered nurses earn in Massachusetts?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Massachusetts right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Beth Israel Lahey Health, Tufts Medicine, Fallon Health, Baystate Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 237 registered nurses positions in Massachusetts listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts
Innovive Health32 open roles here · WLB 60/100Beth Israel Lahey Health23 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Brightstar Care of Concord, Lexington and Woburn14 open roles here · WLB 75/100Mass General Brigham13 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Amedisys10 open roles here · WLB 64/100
UnitedHealth Group7 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Baystate Health6 open roles here · WLB 48/100
South Shore Health6 open roles here · WLB 47/100