Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $142,440 | $135,791 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $68.48 | $65.28 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $134,631.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $167,037 | $130,000 | $201,500 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts is $142,440, or about $68.48 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Massachusetts is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Massachusetts typically earn from $130,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 8,070 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $142,440, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.