Nurse Practitioner salary in Massachusetts
Nurse practitioners in Massachusetts earn a median $142,440 a year, 8% above the national median of $132,300. That ranks #7 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $101,067.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1171. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $142,440 | $11,870 | $5,478 | $68.48 |
| Average pay | $152,320 | $12,693 | $5,858 | $73.23 |
| Take-home (median) | $101,067 | $8,422 | $3,887 | $48.59 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $22,920 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $10,897 |
| Massachusetts income tax and state programs | $7,557 |
| Take-home | $101,067 |
Massachusetts's prices are 6% above the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $95,565 buys in an average-priced state. The Massachusetts minimum wage is $15.00; the median nurse practitioner earns 4.6 times that.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Massachusetts vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $142,440 | $101,067 | $95,565 |
| Connecticut | $138,470 | $99,060 | $95,608 |
| New Hampshire | $137,550 | $105,281 | $101,072 |
| New York | $153,510 | $107,730 | $99,823 |
| Rhode Island | $135,970 | $98,245 | $96,055 |
| Vermont | $134,740 | $96,759 | $98,776 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do nurse practitioners make in Massachusetts?
- The median salary is $142,440 a year ($68.48 an hour), and the average is $152,320, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do nurse practitioners take home in Massachusetts?
- About $101,067 a year after federal and Massachusetts taxes, or $3,887 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do nurse practitioners earn more in Massachusetts than the national average?
- Massachusetts ranks #7 of 51 for median pay, 8% above the U.S. median of $132,300. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #41.