Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $117,130 per year or $56.31 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Nurse Practitioners who work in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in Massachusetts for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Massachusetts for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #161 in the nation for salary and #18 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #350 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,130 or $56.31 per hour which is 9% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $129,540.

AverageMassachusetts Nonmetropolitan AreaMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$56.31$62.28-9.59%
Annual Salary$117,130$129,540-9.58%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,130 or $56.31 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageMassachusetts Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$56.31$56.75-0.78%
Annual Salary$117,130$118,040-0.77%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $107,745 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $129,540. per year.

Cost-of-living in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.

  • Massachusetts average salary is $129,540.
  • Massachusetts cost-of-living adjusted salary is $120,570.
  • Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $117,130.
  • Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $107,745.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area$117,130108.71%$107,745
Massachusetts$129,540107.44%$120,570
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $99,370 and $132,980 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $164,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $78,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $78,850
15%2 – 4 years18$78,850 – $99,370
25%5 – 9 years30$99,370 – $105,410
25%10 – 14 years30$105,410 – $132,980
15%15 – 20 years18$105,410 – $164,620
10%20+ years12Above $164,620
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($37,240), LPNs ($60,690), and Registered Nurses ($89,930).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$117,130
Registered Nurses$89,930
LPNs$60,690
Nursing Assistants$37,240
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,130 per year or $56.31 per hour in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $107,745 per year or $52 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($117,130), Registered Nurses($89,930), LPNs($60,690).


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