Nursing Assistant salary in Massachusetts
What nursing assistants earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,680$22.44 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$44,340 – $49,800Top 10%: $57,880+
Jobs38,1301.13× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant 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 | $47,590 | $22.88 | 26,130 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $46,330 | $22.27 | 13,030 |
| Worcester, MA | $45,710 | $21.98 | 5,250 |
| Springfield, MA | $44,740 | $21.51 | 2,930 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $48,520 | $23.33 | 1,030 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $46,620 | $22.41 | 810 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $46,110 | $22.17 | 540 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $45,930 | $22.08 | 280 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Minnesota · $46,680 Rhode Island · $46,440 Alaska · $46,370
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 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 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Massachusetts?
Nursing Assistants in Massachusetts earned a median of $46,680 a year ($22.44 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $44,340 to $49,800.
Where in Massachusetts do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Barnstable Town, MA at $48,520.
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.