MA · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Springfield, MA

Registered Nurses in the Springfield area earn a median of $43.74 per hour, about $90,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.40 and $51.43. That ranks 106th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 86th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 59 open roles with published pay are listed for Springfield. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Springfield.

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Open Registered Nurse roles in Springfield

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse

Baystate Health · Springfield, MA

$41.82–$54.06/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R45583
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

RN- Pediatric

Baystate Health · Springfield, MA

$41.82–$54.06/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R45610
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Per diemPosted today

RN II Per Diem

Baystate Health · Springfield, MA

$41.82–$54.06/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R45676
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PermanentPosted today

General Pediatric RN

Baystate Health · Springfield, MA

$35.00–$48.93/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R44825
New this week
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Registered Nurse I

Baystate Health · Springfield, MA

$41.82–$54.06/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R43897
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago

Hospice RN

Baystate Health · Springfield, MA

$37.05–$42.59/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R44165
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Who is hiring registered nurses near Springfield

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Baystate Health58$47.94
Fresenius Medical Care1$41.50

Registered Nurse pay in Springfield, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.62$67,85028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.40$81,95012% below U.S. median
Median$43.74$90,9703% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.43$106,97014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.43$127,77037% above U.S. median

How Springfield 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 Springfield

  • 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 Springfield 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 Springfield

ItemFederal 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 Springfield

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Ctr
Springfield, 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 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Chicopee, MA5 mi$43.74/hr55,381
Hartford, CT25 mi$48.66/hr122,129
New Britain, CT33 mi$48.84/hr75,871
Bristol, CT36 mi$48.84/hr62,195
Worcester, MA39 mi$49.76/hr211,286
Meriden, CT42 mi$48.84/hr60,849

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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.

Massachusetts state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Springfield

Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Springfield, 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 Springfield 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 Springfield?

We list 59 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield 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.

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Your RN pay reportSpringfield, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 80 postings$47.94/ hr$32–$60
  • 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

  1. Registered Nurse, 4 West, Neurology/Neurosurgery, 24 Hours, NightsPermanent
    $39.89–$87.15/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, 36 Hours, Nights, 7p-7aPermanent
    $39.89–$87.15/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA · posted today

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