Registered Nurse - (Outpatient Pediatrics)
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
Registered Nurses in the Taunton area earn a median of $46.74 per hour, about $97,220 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.58 and $54.11. That ranks 81st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 81st of 335 once local prices are factored in. 45 open roles with published pay are listed for Taunton and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Taunton and what they pay.
Roles in other cities of the Providence-Warwick area.
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
Enhabit Home Health · Attleboro, MA
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Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
Veterans Health Administration · Providence, RI
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
Veterans Health Administration · Providence, RI
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
BrightSpring Health Services · Providence, RI
Named employers near Taunton, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 40 | $45.72 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $59.55 |
| Enhabit Home Health | 1 | $44.23 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $52.50 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $47.61 |
The metro median is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 15,770 registered nurses employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 22.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.66 | $72,090 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.58 | $82,330 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.74 | $97,220 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $54.11 | $112,550 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.09 | $133,310 | 42% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
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).
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Taunton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital Taunton, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Taunton State Hospital Taunton, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Bristol County (1 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River, MA | 12 mi | $46.74/hr | 94,689 |
| Brockton, MA | 13 mi | $49.25/hr | 105,788 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 14 mi | $46.74/hr | 76,996 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 22 mi | $49.25/hr | 60,159 |
| Quincy, MA | 25 mi | $49.25/hr | 103,434 |
| Newton, MA | 30 mi | $49.25/hr | 90,700 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
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.
Taunton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Registered Nurses in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $46.74 per hour, about $97,220 a year. The middle half earn between $39.58 and $54.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Providence-Warwick ranks 81st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
We list 45 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Taunton.
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.
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Bristol County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Taunton is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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