PermanentPosted today
OR Nurse Manager- MGH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$118k–$172k/ year
New this week
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Lowell, MA
The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Lowell area is $64.90 per hour ($134,980 a year), with the typical range running from $49.87 to $95.42. 23 open roles with published pay are listed for Lowell and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lowell. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lowell.
- $64.90median pay per hour, Boston
- $50–$95typical range per hour
- 14,330nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 23open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles near Lowell
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Nurse Manager, Complex Case Management,
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$122k–$177k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Manager Ophthalmology
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$97k–$141k/ year
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Laboratory Clinical Manager, Microbiology
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$97k–$126k/ year
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Senior Clinical Manager - Immunogenetics and Transplant Diagnostics (ITD)
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$100k–$126k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Surgical Nurse Director, Ambulatory, Full Time
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$153k–$222k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Nurse Manager - OR/Endoscopy
Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH
$107k–$156k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Nursing Director - Emergency Department
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$147k–$214k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Assistant Nurse Director MICU/Med Surg ICU | BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$118k–$172k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
RN Manager Nurse
Acadia Healthcare · Malden, MA
$64.00–$80.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Nurse Manager- Medical Telemetry
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$90k–$132k/ year
Per diemPosted 28 days ago
Nursing Supervisor - Per Diem
Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH
$51.44–$98.12/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Lowell
1 more open role from employers in Lowell. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Clinical Nursing Manager- Acute Care Transition Team & Inpatient Float
Tufts Medicine · Lowell, MA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center | 11 | $61.30 |
| Mass General Brigham | 10 | $66.49 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $72 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $55.29 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Lowell, MA
The metro median is 2% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $63.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 14,330 medical and health services managers employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 5.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.44).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.55 | $86,420 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.87 | $103,730 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.90 | $134,980 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $95.42 | $198,470 | 68% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How Lowell ranks
- 25th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 75th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lowell
- 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 $64.90 median hour buys what $59.94 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Lowell paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,336
- Per year: $116,820
- Per month: $9,735
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 Lowell
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Lowell
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lowell, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Middlesex County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Middlesex County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA | 9 mi | $64.90/hr | 89,332 |
| Nashua, NH | 11 mi | $61.54/hr | 91,851 |
| Haverhill, MA | 15 mi | $64.90/hr | 68,291 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Lowell, MA?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $64.90 per hour, about $134,980 a year. The middle half earn between $49.87 and $95.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lowell a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 75th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 25th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Lowell?
We list 23 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lowell.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Lowell as a nurse manager & leadership?
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 Lowell in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Middlesex 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 Lowell?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lowell is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportLowell, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 4 postings$71.28/ hr$49–$101
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 10 postings$67.74/ hr$36–$103
- Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 13 postings$67.67/ hr$52–$72
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 12 postings$66.59/ hr$44–$107
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$50Median$67.67High$85
45 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 32 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 45 Nurse Leader roles
- OR Nurse Manager- MGHPermanent$118k–$172k/ year
- Nurse Manager Inpatient Oncology UnitPermanent$131k–$151k/ year
+ 43 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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