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Registered Nurse Salary in Massachusetts (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Massachusetts

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$80,310	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$87,460	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$104,550	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$136,110	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$174,510	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 88,200 Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts

A median Registered Nurse salary of $104,550 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 $77,153 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.

Gross (median)	$104,550
Federal income tax	−$14,171
Social Security + Medicare	−$7,998
Massachusetts state income tax	−$5,228
Take-home (annual)	$77,153
Take-home (monthly)	$6,429

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Massachusetts?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Massachusetts is $104,550 per year ($50.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $87,460 and $136,110.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts?

On the median salary of $104,550, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $77,153 per year ($6,429 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Massachusetts?

BLS counts 88,200 Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).

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