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Nursing Assistant Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$22.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,353/year ($3,113/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 38,130 Nursing Assistant jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $46,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,353 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,422 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,571 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,334 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,353 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,113 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Massachusetts?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Massachusetts is $46,680 per year ($22.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,340 and $49,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $46,680, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $37,353 per year ($3,113 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 38,130 Nursing Assistant jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.