MA · Taunton · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Taunton, 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.

Open Registered Nurse roles near Taunton

Roles in other cities of the Providence-Warwick area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Registered Nurse (Inpatient)

Veterans Health Administration · Providence, RI

$88k–$160k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888474300
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring registered nurses near Taunton

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Sturdy Memorial Hospital40$45.72
Veterans Health Administration2$59.55
Enhabit Home Health1$44.23
BrightSpring Health Services1$52.50
Amedisys1$47.61

Registered Nurse pay in Taunton, MA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.66$72,09023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.58$82,33012% below U.S. median
Median$46.74$97,2204% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.11$112,55020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.09$133,31042% above U.S. median

How Taunton ranks

  • 81st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 81st of 335 after adjusting for local prices

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 Taunton

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.74 median hour buys what $45.93 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Taunton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,683
  • Per year: $84,132
  • Per month: $7,011

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Taunton

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in Taunton

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
Taunton, MA
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Taunton State Hospital
Taunton, MA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Bristol County

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Fall River, MA12 mi$46.74/hr94,689
Brockton, MA13 mi$49.25/hr105,788
Pawtucket, RI14 mi$46.74/hr76,996
Weymouth Town, MA22 mi$49.25/hr60,159
Quincy, MA25 mi$49.25/hr103,434
Newton, MA30 mi$49.25/hr90,700

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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 Taunton

Taunton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Taunton, MA?

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).

Is Taunton a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

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.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Taunton?

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.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Taunton 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 Taunton in a shortage area?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Taunton?

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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Your RN pay reportTaunton, 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

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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