Nurse Practitioner salary in Massachusetts
What nurse practitioners earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$142,440$68.48 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$132,460 – $168,100Top 10%: $207,710+
Jobs8,0701.07× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $147,480 | $70.90 | 5,990 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $135,520 | $65.15 | 1,540 |
| Worcester, MA | $135,120 | $64.96 | 840 |
| Springfield, MA | $138,460 | $66.57 | 530 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $139,840 | $67.23 | 210 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $133,050 | $63.96 | 170 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $136,730 | $65.74 | 130 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $144,210 | $69.33 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Nevada · $140,670 Connecticut · $138,470 New Hampshire · $137,550 New Mexico · $137,520 Montana · $137,210 Rhode Island · $135,970
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Massachusetts?
Nurse Practitioners in Massachusetts earned a median of $142,440 a year ($68.48 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $132,460 to $168,100.
Where in Massachusetts do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $147,480.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.