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Registered Nurse (RN) - Chestnut PACU
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$41.82–$54.06/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Chicopee, MA
Pay for registered nurses in the Chicopee area centers on $43.74 per hour, or about $90,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.40 and the upper quarter over $51.43. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in the Chicopee metro area. That ranks 106th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 86th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chicopee.
- $43.74median pay per hour, Springfield
- $39–$51typical range per hour
- 5,730registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 60open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Chicopee
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$41.82–$54.06/ hour
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Registered Nurse
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
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RN- Pediatric
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$41.82–$54.06/ hour
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Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Chestnut PACU
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$41.82–$54.06/ hour
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RN II Per Diem
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$41.82–$54.06/ hour
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Registered Nurse Heart Vascular/Surgical Trauma ICU
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$41.82–$54.06/ hour
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General Pediatric RN
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$35.00–$48.93/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) 30 Hour - Pain Management Center
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$35.00–$48.93/ hour
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Registered Nurse, (RN) Forensic Unit
LifePoint Health · Holyoke, MA
$42.55–$57.45/ hour
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Registered Nurse Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$41.82–$54.06/ hour
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Registered Nurse Inpatient Oncology
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$41.82–$54.06/ hour
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More open Registered Nurse roles in Chicopee
1 more open role from employers in Chicopee. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Dialysis Registered Nurse: M, W, F
American Renal Associates · Chicopee, MA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Baystate Health | 58 | $47.94 |
| LifePoint Health | 1 | $50 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $41.50 |
Registered Nurse pay in Chicopee, MA
The metro median is 11% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,730 registered nurses employed in the Springfield metro area, 28.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.62 | $67,850 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.40 | $81,950 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.74 | $90,970 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.43 | $106,970 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.43 | $127,770 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Chicopee ranks
- 106th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 86th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
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 Chicopee
- Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.74 median hour buys what $45.53 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 Chicopee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,575
- Per year: $78,732
- Per month: $6,561
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chicopee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
Travel registered 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 the Springfield area
CMS lists 5 hospitals in the Springfield area, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Medical Center Holyoke, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Miravista Behavioral Health Center Holyoke, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital Holyoke, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hampden County
HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampden County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | 5 mi | $43.74/hr | 154,888 |
| Hartford, CT | 29 mi | $48.66/hr | 122,129 |
| New Britain, CT | 36 mi | $48.84/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 39 mi | $48.84/hr | 62,195 |
| Worcester, MA | 40 mi | $49.76/hr | 211,286 |
| Meriden, CT | 46 mi | $48.84/hr | 60,849 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Chicopee, MA?
Registered Nurses in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $43.74 per hour, about $90,970 a year. The middle half earn between $39.40 and $51.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chicopee a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 86th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 106th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Chicopee?
We list 60 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Springfield area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chicopee.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Chicopee as a registered 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 Chicopee in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampden 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 Chicopee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chicopee is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Chicopee?
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Your RN pay reportChicopee, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
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
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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
- Registered Nurse, 4 West, Neurology/Neurosurgery, 24 Hours, NightsPermanent$39.89–$87.15/ hour
- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, 36 Hours, Nights, 7p-7aPermanent$39.89–$87.15/ hour
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