BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Nurse Practitioners in Massachusetts

$152,320 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$73.23 per hour

▲ 10.9% above U.S. average5th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$152,320per year
Median$142,440per year
Hourly$73.23per hour
10th – 90th percentile$111,950 – $207,710per year

Nurse Practitioners Pay Range in Massachusetts

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$111,950
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$132,460
  • 50th Percentile — Median$142,440
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$168,100
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$207,710

Half of Nurse Practitioners in Massachusetts earn more than $142,440. The top 10% make $207,710 or more, while entry-level workers start around $111,950.

Nurse Practitioners in Massachusetts: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Massachusetts ranks 5th of 51 states for Nurse Practitioners pay, at $152,320 per year (10.9% above the U.S. average of $137,300).
  • 8,070 people work as Nurse Practitioners in Massachusetts — 2.5% of all U.S. Nurse Practitioners jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.07: Nurse Practitioners jobs are more concentrated in Massachusetts than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $111,950; the top 10% earn over $207,710.
  • Hourly equivalent: $73.23 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is California at $176,760.
  • Among healthcare jobs in Massachusetts, Radiologists pays the most ($391,790).

Nurse Practitioners Job Market in Massachusetts

Key factors affecting compensation

Massachusetts's key industries are Healthcare, Education, Technology, and its job market is rated very strong. Nurse Practitioners here earn $152,320 on average, placing the state 5th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.3 (U.S. = 1.00), a Massachusetts salary of $152,320 is roughly equivalent to $117,169 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, California ($176,760), Oregon ($155,780), New Jersey ($155,750) are the closest alternatives for Nurse Practitioners weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Nurse Practitioners salary in Massachusetts?

The average Nurse Practitioners salary in Massachusetts is $152,320 per year (median $142,440), which is 10.9% above the national average of $137,300.

How does Massachusetts rank for Nurse Practitioners pay?

Massachusetts ranks 5th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is California ($176,760/yr).

How much do entry-level Nurse Practitioners make in Massachusetts?

The lowest-paid 10% of Nurse Practitioners in Massachusetts earn about $111,950 per year and the 25th percentile is $132,460.

How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Massachusetts?

About $73.23 per hour, based on the $152,320 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Nurse Practitioners work in Massachusetts?

BLS counts 8,070 Nurse Practitioners jobs in Massachusetts (OEWS May 2025).

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