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Acadia Healthcare · Haverhill, MA
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Registered Nurse jobs in Haverhill, MA
Pay for registered nurses in the Haverhill area centers on $49.25 per hour, or about $102,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.48 and the upper quarter over $65.94. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Haverhill. That ranks 51st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 90th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Haverhill.
- $49.25median pay per hour, Boston
- $40–$66typical range per hour
- 66,440registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Acadia Healthcare · Haverhill, MA
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.46 | $77,920 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.48 | $84,200 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.25 | $102,440 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $65.94 | $137,160 | 47% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $85.16 | $177,130 | 89% above U.S. median |
How Haverhill 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
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 Haverhill
- 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 Haverhill 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 Haverhill
| Item | Federal 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 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 Haverhill
CMS lists 1 hospital in Haverhill. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pavilion Haverhill, 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 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA | 7 mi | $49.25/hr | 89,332 |
| Lowell, MA | 15 mi | $49.25/hr | 120,418 |
| Nashua, NH | 21 mi | $41.93/hr | 91,851 |
| Manchester, NH | 23 mi | $41.93/hr | 116,386 |
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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 Haverhill, MA?
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 Haverhill a good place for registered 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 registered nurses in Haverhill?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Haverhill. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Haverhill.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Haverhill 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 Haverhill 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 Haverhill?
The federal per diem benchmark in Haverhill 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Haverhill?
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Your RN pay reportHaverhill, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Acadia HealthcareHaverhill, MA · 5 postings$45.00/ hr$38–$55
- 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
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
- 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
+ 541 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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