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Nursing assistant salary in Massachusetts (Updated 2026)

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Massachusetts?

Average base salary

$22.26
9%
above national average
Average $22.26
Low $16.72
High $29.62

The average salary for a nursing assistant is $22.26 per hour in Massachusetts and $5,500 overtime per year.5.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Nursing Assistant job openings in Massachusetts

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CNA-Certified Nursing Assistan...
Benchmark Senior Living3.3out of 5 stars.
Billerica, MA
$19.25 - $20.50 an hour
Part-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Nursing Assistant in Massachusetts

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
 
$156,000per year
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Quincy College
 
$140,400per year
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Springfield Technical Communit...
 
$135,200per year
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Northern Essex Community Colle...
 
$133,120per year
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North Shore Community College
 
$116,480per year
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
 
$109,730per year
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Highest paying cities for Nursing Assistants near Massachusetts

  1. Westfield, MA
    $25.40 per hour
  2. New Bedford, MA
    $22.36 per hour
  3. Gardner, MA
    $22.04 per hour
  4. Haverhill, MA
    $21.77 per hour
  5. Newton, MA
    $21.72 per hour

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