MA · Brockton · Updated October 15, 2026

Med-surg nurse jobs in Brockton, MA

Registered Nurses in the Brockton area earn a median of $49.25 per hour, about $102,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.48 and $65.94. That ranks 51st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 90th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Brockton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Brockton.

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Registered Nurse pay in Brockton, MA

The metro median is in line with the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 66,440 registered nurses employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 24.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.46$77,92017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.48$84,20010% below U.S. median
Median$49.25$102,4409% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.94$137,16047% above U.S. median
Top 10%$85.16$177,13089% above U.S. median

How Brockton ranks

  • 51st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 90th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 5 Massachusetts metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for med-surg nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Brockton

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.25 median hour buys what $45.49 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Brockton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,773
  • Per year: $88,650
  • Per month: $7,388

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Brockton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

Travel med-surg nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Brockton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Brockton, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of med-surg nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Brockton, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Brockton, MA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Plymouth County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Plymouth County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 13 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Boston, MA18 mi$49.25/hr673,458

Med-surg nurse jobs in Massachusetts · Med-surg nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement.

Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Massachusetts state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Brockton

Brockton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do med-surg nurses make in Brockton, MA?

BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $49.25 per hour, about $102,440 a year. The middle half earn between $40.48 and $65.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Brockton a good place for med-surg nurses once cost of living is counted?

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 90th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring med-surg nurses in Brockton?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Brockton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Brockton.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Brockton as a med-surg nurse?

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Brockton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Plymouth County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Brockton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Brockton is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationWorcester, MA · 5 postings$66.37/ hr$40–$93
  • UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 163 postings$58.63/ hr$34–$87
  • Mass General BrighamNorthampton, MA · 79 postings$57.53/ hr$33–$100
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 137 postings$56.69/ hr$32–$81

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$56.69High$79

543 RN postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 458 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 543 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse, 4 West, Neurology/Neurosurgery, 24 Hours, NightsPermanent
    $39.89–$87.15/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, 36 Hours, Nights, 7p-7aPermanent
    $39.89–$87.15/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA · posted today

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