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CRNA Part Time 20 hrs - Salem
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$280k–$305k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Massachusetts
2,160 open roles with published pay from 29 employers in Massachusetts, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- PendingNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- EasternTime zone
- 84hospitals in the CMS directory
- 2,160roles with published pay
- $46.45median pay per hour
- $23–$73typical published range
- 29employers hiring
RN postings in Massachusetts carry a median of $56.69 per hour (about $117,915 a year), +19% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #5 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 84 hospitals in Massachusetts across 58 cities, 65 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 21 of the 54 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Massachusetts is not yet in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Eastern time.
What healthcare pays in Massachusetts
Pay by profession for Massachusetts, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $38–$79 | $56.69 | $117,915 | +19% | 543 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17–$27 | $22.94 | $47,715 | +0% | 245 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $20–$31 | $23.84 | $49,587 | −8% | 169 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $19–$28 | $23.62 | $49,130 | +2% | 107 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $35–$65 | $50.43 | $104,894 | +3% | 94 postings |
| Physician Assistant | $58–$84 | $73.95 | $153,816 | +5% | 84 postings |
| Radiologic Technologist | $28–$51 | $40.50 | $84,240 | +3% | 78 postings |
| CT Technologist | $35–$60 | $47.89 | $99,611 | +1% | 63 postings |
| Pharmacist | $46–$81 | $66.54 | $138,403 | −9% | 59 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $28–$47 | $36.85 | $76,648 | −7% | 59 postings |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $35–$61 | $48.51 | $100,901 | +3% | 52 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $32–$57 | $44.80 | $93,184 | +8% | 50 postings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $50–$85 | $67.67 | $140,754 | +13% | 45 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $32–$52 | $41.21 | $85,717 | −4% | 43 postings |
| Surgical Technologist | $30–$50 | $38.91 | $80,933 | +4% | 41 postings |
| MRI Technologist | $43–$63 | $55.05 | $114,504 | +16% | 38 postings |
| CRNA | $135–$147 | $140.62 | $292,490 | +1% | 37 postings |
| Pharmacy Technician | $21–$34 | $25.57 | $53,186 | −3% | 37 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $28–$42 | $34.63 | $72,030 | +10% | 33 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $52–$84 | $70.66 | $146,973 | +5% | 32 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $20–$30 | $24.88 | $51,750 | +13% | 28 postings |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $21–$39 | $25.01 | $52,021 | −22% | 23 postings |
| Echocardiography Technologist | $40–$59 | $51.60 | $107,328 | +1% | 22 postings |
| Patient Access Representative | $18–$32 | $24.25 | $50,440 | −1% | 21 postings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Massachusetts
2,160 roles with published pay (1,876 permanent, 277 per diem, 7 remote). 1,710 were posted in the last 30 days.
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Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
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NP –Sexual Health Clinic - MGH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$65.25–$83.59/ hour
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Supervisory Clinical Lab Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · West Roxbury, MA
$130k–$169k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Pharmacist BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$61.50–$81.29/ hour
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OR Nurse Manager- MGH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$118k–$172k/ year
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Physician Assistant Neuroscience ICU
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Physician Assistant In-Patient Orthopedics
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$136k–$174k/ year
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Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$128k–$169k/ year
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Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care / EM - BWH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$128k–$169k/ year
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Retail Pharmacist NCH
Mass General Brigham · Nantucket, MA
$135k–$159k/ year
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Clinical Pharmacist - Salem Hospital
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$127k–$160k/ year
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Browse Massachusetts jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse543
- Licensed Practical Nurse33
- Certified Nursing Assistant245
- Nurse Practitioner32
- CRNA37
- Radiologic Technologist78
- CT Technologist63
- Respiratory Therapist50
- Surgical Technologist41
- Physical Therapist94
- Occupational Therapist16
- Speech-Language Pathologist19
- Telehealth / Triage Nurse9
- Patient Access Representative21
- EHR / Epic Analyst4
- Clinical Research Coordinator23
- Pharmacist59
- Pharmacy Technician37
- Medical Laboratory Scientist59
- Phlebotomist107
- Biomedical Equipment Technician7
- Clinical Application Specialist5
- MRI Technologist38
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer52
- Echocardiography Technologist22
- Cath Lab Technologist9
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist8
- Physician Assistant84
- Nurse Case Manager20
- Nurse Manager & Leadership45
- Registered Dietitian14
- Clinical Social Worker43
- Medical Assistant169
- Sterile Processing Technician21
- Dentist3
- Dental Hygienist10
- Dental Assistant28
Who is hiring in Massachusetts
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 709 | $46.03 | Medical Assistant (84), RN (79) |
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 519 | $46.25 | RN (163), CNA (88) |
| Boston Medical Center | 410 | $55.83 | RN (137), CNA (41) |
| Baystate Health | 199 | $44.20 | RN (80), CNA (29) |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 101 | $45.72 | RN (43), CNA (15) |
| Amedisys | 30 | $49.02 | RN (9), Case Manager (5) |
| Quest Diagnostics | 26 | $24.05 | Phlebotomist (25), Lab Scientist (1) |
| Labcorp | 24 | $24.88 | Phlebotomist (17), Lab Scientist (7) |
| Aspen Dental | 23 | $26 | Dental Assistant (19), Dentist (2) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 17 | $59.83 | RN (5), CNA (3) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Medical Center, Inc. | 9 | $40.31 | Lab Scientist (9) |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | 8 | $37.04 | CRC (3), Lab Scientist (2) |
| Cambridge Public Health Commission | 8 | $41.91 | Lab Scientist (8) |
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 5 | $35.61 | PT (4), OT (1) |
| General Hospital Corporation | 4 | $37.55 | Dietitian (2), NP (1) |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. | 4 | $33.44 | Lab Scientist (3), CRC (1) |
| 42 North Dental Care, LLC | 4 | $47.90 | Dentist (4) |
| The General Hospital Corporation | 3 | $50.31 | RN (3) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Massachusetts
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 500 | $50.44 | RN |
| Worcester | 244 | $51.86 | RN |
| Springfield | 141 | $47.94 | RN |
| Brockton | 89 | $59.81 | RN |
| Attleboro | 88 | $45.72 | RN |
| Milford | 67 | $45.21 | RN |
| Leominster | 62 | $37.73 | RN |
| Newton | 56 | $38.19 | CNA |
| Northampton | 55 | $57.53 | RN |
| Brighton | 50 | $55.62 | RT |
| Jamaica Plain | 45 | $33.35 | CNA |
| Salem | 44 | $52.04 | CRNA |
| Marlborough | 43 | $47.50 | RN |
| Southbridge | 40 | $39.62 | RN |
| Nashoba SEF | 33 | $47.45 | RN |
City guides
- Boston
- Worcester
- Springfield
- Brockton
- Attleboro
- Milford
- Leominster
- Newton
- Northampton
- Brighton
- Jamaica Plain
- Salem
- Marlborough
- Southbridge
- Nashoba SEF
- Greenfield
- Clinton
- Cambridge
- Belmont
- Oak Bluffs
- Westfield
- Chelsea
- Palmer
- East Sandwich
- Charlestown
- Somerville
- Nantucket
- Waltham
- Webster
- Plymouth
- Danvers
- Braintree
- Lowell
- Beverly
- Foxborough
- Brookline
- Norwood
- Haverhill
- Weymouth
- Bedford
- Hyannis
- Wellesley
- Pittsfield
- Medford
- Woburn
- Gardner
Pay by city
Hospitals in Massachusetts
How Massachusetts's hospital market is built.
- 84hospitals listed by CMS
- 60with emergency services
- 38Birthing-Friendly designated
- 21rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 58
- Psychiatric: 19
- Critical access: 4
- Children's: 3
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 49
- For-profit: 23
- Government and federal: 12
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 12 | 3 |
| Worcester | 5 | 0 |
| Fall River | 3 | 1 |
| Holyoke | 3 | 1 |
| Cambridge | 2 | 1 |
| Brighton | 2 | 0 |
| Brockton | 2 | 0 |
| Springfield | 2 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, Needham · 5 of 5 stars
- Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain · 5 of 5 stars
- Brigham And Women's Hospital, Boston · 5 of 5 stars
- Emerson Hospital -, W Concord · 5 of 5 stars
- Fairview Hospital, Great Barrington · 5 of 5 stars
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston · 5 of 5 stars
- New England Baptist Hospital, Boston · 5 of 5 stars
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton · 5 of 5 stars
- North Shore Medical Center -, Salem · 5 of 5 stars
- Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Massachusetts with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Massachusetts
What the compact means here
Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not fully implemented it as of October 15, 2026. Until implementation, a nurse who wants to work here applies to the Massachusetts board of nursing for a license by endorsement, the same as in a non-compact state.
How to get licensed here
- Ask the Massachusetts board of nursing which application applies to you (endorsement, and whether your current license is eligible).
- Request license verification from every state where you hold or held a nursing license. Many boards use Nursys for this.
- Complete the background check and fingerprinting if the board requires it, and send transcripts or exam proof if asked.
- Ask the board whether a temporary permit exists while your application is processed, and whether it covers the role you are taking.
- Plan on several weeks. Processing time varies by board and by how fast your verifications arrive, so start before you accept a start date in Massachusetts.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Massachusetts requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Massachusetts board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Massachusetts
Massachusetts taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Massachusetts
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- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Massachusetts
- Lauren Fitzgerald, Senior Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Massachusetts line might also look.
| State | Compact | Wage tax | RN median / hr | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Pending | Applies | $48.05 | 247 |
| New Hampshire | Compact state | None | $46 | 105 |
| New York | Not in compact | Applies | $50.88 | 913 |
| Rhode Island | Compact state | Applies | $56.02 | 39 |
| Vermont | Compact state | Applies | $52.26 | 18 |
Common questions
Is Massachusetts a compact nursing state?
Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not fully implemented it as of October 15, 2026. Until implementation, a nurse who wants to work here applies to the Massachusetts board of nursing for a license by endorsement, the same as in a non-compact state. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Massachusetts?
Apply to the Massachusetts board of nursing for a license by endorsement. Verify your licenses, complete the background check if required, ask about a temporary permit and plan on several weeks.
Does Massachusetts tax wages?
Yes. Massachusetts taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Massachusetts?
The median RN pay is $56.69 per hour, about $117,915 a year, based on 543 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $38 to $79 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Massachusetts?
CMS lists 84 hospitals in Massachusetts, 65 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Massachusetts?
29 employers published roles with pay in Massachusetts, led by Mass General Brigham with 709. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Massachusetts?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Massachusetts. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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Your RN pay reportMassachusetts · 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
- 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
+ 541 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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