Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Massachusetts
Certified Nursing Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of $21.83 per hour, about $45,410 a year, 15% above the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $19.34 and $23.26 per hour. The highest median among Massachusetts metro areas is in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, at $22.17 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.83median pay per hour
- $45,410median pay per year
- 38,280employed in Massachusetts
- #10of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Massachusetts: percentiles
| Level | Massachusetts per hour | Massachusetts per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.45 | $38,380 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $19.34 | $40,230 | $17.44 |
| Median | $21.83 | $45,410 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $23.26 | $48,380 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $27.09 | $56,350 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Massachusetts median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $22.17 | $46,110 | 25,870 | 2% above | $20.48 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $21.92 | $45,600 | 1,000 | in line with | — |
| Pittsfield, MA | $21.54 | $44,800 | 770 | 1% below | $22.65 |
| Worcester, MA | $21.19 | $44,080 | 5,490 | 3% below | $20.67 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $20.98 | $43,630 | 600 | 4% below | $20.93 |
| Springfield, MA | $19.82 | $41,220 | 2,960 | 9% below | $20.63 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in states next to Massachusetts
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $21.40 | $44,500 | 2% below Massachusetts |
| New Hampshire | $22.14 | $46,050 | 1% above Massachusetts |
| New York | $22.79 | $47,390 | 4% above Massachusetts |
| Rhode Island | $21.23 | $44,160 | 3% below Massachusetts |
| Vermont | $20.97 | $43,610 | 4% below Massachusetts |
What employers are posting in Massachusetts
- 245roles with published pay
- $22.94median pay per hour
- $17–$27typical published range
- 8employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 88 | $20.38 |
| Mass General Brigham | 62 | $23.58 |
| Boston Medical Center | 41 | $25.18 |
| Baystate Health | 29 | $19.29 |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 15 | $22.11 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 5 | $23.50 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $27.80 |
| Amedisys | 2 | $25.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 245 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Massachusetts?
The median is $21.83 per hour, about $45,410 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.45 and the top 10% earn over $27.09 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Massachusetts city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Massachusetts metro areas, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH has the highest median at $22.17 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Massachusetts rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 10th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationBedford, MA · 3 postings$27.80/ hr$20–$34
- AmedisysWoburn, MA · 2 postings$25.50/ hr$25–$26
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 41 postings$25.18/ hr$17–$28
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 62 postings$23.58/ hr$19–$33
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245 CNA postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 201 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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