salary$106,180 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$188,670per year
Jobs in the area64,240people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 35.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $106,180 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $81,880 and $188,670.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 35.2% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.