salary$100,240 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Worcester, MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,870per year
Jobs in the area10,070people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Worcester?
OK. Rent of $1,952 a month takes 23.4% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Worcester, MA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Worcester, MA area is $100,240 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $79,940 and $168,870.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Worcester?
Typical rent of $1,952 a month takes 23.4% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Worcester, MA metro area.