PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse - West 2
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Northampton, MA
The median registered nurse pay in the Northampton area is $47.97 per hour ($99,780 a year), with the typical range running from $39.52 to $57.75. 24 open roles with published pay are listed for Northampton. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Northampton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Northampton.
- $47.97median pay per hour, Amherst Town
- $40–$58typical range per hour
- 1,360registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 24open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Northampton
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
RN - North 3 Med/Surg
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
RN - Float Pool - Flex
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
RN - Operating Room, per diem
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
RN - North 3 Med/Surg
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
RN - Emergency Department
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
Per diemPosted 20 days ago
RN - Childbirth Center, per diem
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Home Care RN
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$39.98–$58.81/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
RN Float Pool - FT or PT - Nights Only
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse - CVIR
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN - Operating Room
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Flex RN - Critical Care
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
FLEX Float RN Days
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN - Cardiac Rehab
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN - Med/Surg
Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA
$42.19–$72.88/ hour
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The metro median is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,360 registered nurses employed in the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area, 19.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.45 | $69,580 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.52 | $82,200 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.97 | $99,780 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $57.75 | $120,120 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.30 | $125,420 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Northampton ranks
- 67th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 56th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Northampton
- Overall prices in Amherst Town-Northampton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.97 median hour buys what $47.85 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 Northampton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,727
- Per year: $86,346
- Per month: $7,196
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Northampton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $157 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,659 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,567 |
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 Northampton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Northampton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The Northampton, 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 Hampshire County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampshire County (1 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 12 mi | $43.74/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 16 mi | $43.74/hr | 154,888 |
| Hartford, CT | 39 mi | $48.66/hr | 122,129 |
| Worcester, MA | 44 mi | $49.76/hr | 211,286 |
| New Britain, CT | 45 mi | $48.84/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 47 mi | $48.84/hr | 62,195 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in Northampton
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Northampton, MA?
Registered Nurses in the Amherst Town-Northampton metro area have a median pay of $47.97 per hour, about $99,780 a year. The middle half earn between $39.52 and $57.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Northampton a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Amherst Town-Northampton ranks 56th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 67th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Northampton?
We list 24 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Northampton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Northampton.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Northampton 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 Northampton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampshire 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 Northampton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Northampton is $157 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Northampton?
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Your RN pay reportNorthampton, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Mass General BrighamNorthampton, MA · 79 postings$57.53/ hr$33–$100
- Veterans Health AdministrationWorcester, MA · 5 postings$66.37/ hr$40–$93
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 163 postings$58.63/ hr$34–$87
- 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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