verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$142,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$68.48/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
8,070
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,686 #31 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Massachusetts, explained

Nurse practitioners in Massachusetts earn a median of $142,440 per year ($68.48 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $111,950, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $207,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $142,440 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $142,440 is worth about $134,686 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #31 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$111,950
$53.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$142,440
$68.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$207,710
$99.86/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $142,440 $134,686
New York $153,510 $142,243 −$11,070
Connecticut $138,470 $133,645 +$3,970
New Hampshire $137,550 $132,050 +$4,890
Rhode Island $135,970 $132,939 +$6,470
Vermont $134,740 $137,549 +$7,700

Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Massachusetts?

Nurse practitioners in Massachusetts earn a median of $142,440 per year ($68.48 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay nurse practitioners well?

At $142,440, Massachusetts pays 8% above the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 8,070 work in the state.

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