MA · Lawrence · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Lawrence, MA

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Lawrence area centers on $66.77 per hour, or about $138,890 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.63 and the upper quarter over $77.77. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lawrence. That ranks 49th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 249th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Lawrence and what they pay.

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Who is hiring nurse practitioners near Lawrence

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Mass General Brigham10$74.42
Boston Medical Center6$64.18

Nurse Practitioner pay in Lawrence, MA

The metro median is in line with the Massachusetts statewide median of $66.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 6,660 nurse practitioners employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.43$102,81020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.63$126,1102% below U.S. median
Median$66.77$138,8907% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$77.77$161,76025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$99.20$206,34060% above U.S. median

How Lawrence ranks

  • 49th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 249th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 5 Massachusetts metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lawrence

  • 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 $66.77 median hour buys what $61.67 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Lawrence paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,404
  • Per year: $120,186
  • Per month: $10,015

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 Lawrence

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$137
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,519
13-week assignment$19,747

Travel nurse practitioner 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 Lawrence

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lawrence, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Essex County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Essex County (3 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Haverhill, MA7 mi$66.77/hr68,291
Lowell, MA9 mi$66.77/hr120,418
Nashua, NH17 mi$64.19/hr91,851

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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.

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 Lawrence

Lawrence city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Lawrence, MA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $66.77 per hour, about $138,890 a year. The middle half earn between $60.63 and $77.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lawrence a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 249th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 49th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Lawrence?

We list 16 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lawrence.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Lawrence as a nurse practitioner?

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 Lawrence in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Essex 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 Lawrence?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lawrence is $137 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your NP pay reportLawrence, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • UMass Memorial Health CareSouthbridge, MA · 2 postings$81.25/ hr$61–$125
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 13 postings$74.42/ hr$59–$84
  • Sturdy Memorial HospitalAttleboro, MA · 4 postings$70.22/ hr$53–$89
  • Acadia HealthcareFall River, MA · 2 postings$67.50/ hr$55–$80

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

2What they are offering now

Low$52Median$70.66High$84

32 NP postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 32 NP roles

  1. NP –Sexual Health Clinic - MGHPermanent
    $65.25–$83.59/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted today
  2. Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Oncology 40 hours Days - BMC Main Campus (MNA)Permanent
    $50.45–$77.58/ hour
    Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA · posted today

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