Average Public Health Nurse Salary in Massachusetts
Public health nurses in Massachusetts earn an average of $96,630 per year (or $46.46 per hour).
Massachusetts public health nurses earn 16% higher than the national average salary for public health nurses, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
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Public health nurse salary range in Massachusetts
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $151,310 | $72 |
| 75th Percentile | $120,240 | $57 |
| Median | $94,960 | $45 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,920 | $36 |
80% of Massachusetts public health nurses earn between $61,180 and $151,310.
Cost-of-living adjusted public health nurse salary in Massachusetts
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Massachusetts public health nurses earn about $89,972 per year. Cost-of-living in Massachusetts is 7% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Public health nurses salaries in other states
| California | $115,047 per year |
| Oregon | $86,301 per year |
| Washington | $93,883 per year |
| New York | $88,654 per year |
| Nevada | $91,235 per year |
| New Jersey | $81,536 per year |
| Connecticut | $83,322 per year |
| Minnesota | $87,077 per year |
| Maryland | $89,525 per year |
| Arizona | $83,542 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in Massachusetts?
| Cath Lab Nurse | $128,840 per year |
| Aesthetic Nurse | $123,471 per year |
| Radiology Nurse | $122,398 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $120,250 per year |
| PACU Nurse | $118,103 per year |
| Nurse Manager | $115,956 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $114,817 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $113,808 per year |
| Neurology Nurse | $112,735 per year |
| Vascular Nurse | $111,661 per year |
At a $96,630 average annual salary, public health nurses in Massachusetts tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($128,840), aesthetic nurses ($123,471), radiology nurses ($122,398), transplant nurses ($120,250), PACU nurses ($118,103), nurse managers ($115,956), nurse educators ($114,817), endoscopy nurses ($113,808), neurology nurses ($112,735), and vascular nurses ($111,661).
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Public health nurses are in research heavy roles and are responsible for finding ways to prevent diseases and keep their community safe.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
