MA · Worcester · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Worcester, MA

The median telehealth / triage nurse pay in the Worcester area is $49.76 per hour ($103,490 a year), with the typical range running from $41.40 to $65.08. That ranks 44th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 50th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Worcester. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Worcester.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Worcester, MA

The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 9,730 registered nurses employed in the Worcester metro area, 27.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.12$75,13020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.40$86,1108% below U.S. median
Median$49.76$103,49011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.08$135,37045% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.05$151,94062% above U.S. median

How Worcester ranks

  • 44th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 50th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Massachusetts metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

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 Worcester

  • Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.76 median hour buys what $48.54 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,791
  • Per year: $89,568
  • Per month: $7,464

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Worcester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Worcester

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus
Worcester, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Vincent Hospital
Worcester, MA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc
Worcester, MA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Hospital For Behavioral Medicine
Worcester, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital
Worcester, MA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Framingham, MA19 mi$49.25/hr73,361
Waltham, MA30 mi$49.25/hr65,849
Newton, MA31 mi$49.25/hr90,700
Pawtucket, RI35 mi$46.74/hr76,996
Lowell, MA36 mi$49.25/hr120,418
Cambridge, MA36 mi$49.25/hr121,186

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Massachusetts

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Worcester, MA?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $49.76 per hour, about $103,490 a year. The middle half earn between $41.40 and $65.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Worcester a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Worcester ranks 50th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 44th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Worcester?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester, led by Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester as a telehealth / triage 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.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Worcester?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Mass General BrighamAndover, MA · 2 postings$46.97/ hr$39–$55
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60

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Low$38Median$58.76High$79

9 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 Telehealth RN roles

  1. Triage RN, Family MedicinePermanent
    $38.71–$55.23/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Beverly, MA · posted 2 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse, Hem/Onc Infusion/Triage/Multi-D, 40 Hours (Rotating Weekend / Occasional Holidays)Permanent
    $38.05–$79.47/ hour
    Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA · posted 6 days ago

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