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Travel Nurse (RN) Salary in Boston, MA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Travel Nurse (RN) in Boston, MA.

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Demand: +14% (High Demand)
$156,250
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $75.13/hr
📊 80% Range: $106,250 – $225,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +25% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $106,250
25th % Junior $131,250
50th % Median $156,250
75th % Senior $190,625
90th % Top 10% $225,000
Base Annual Salary $156,250
Target Annual Bonus $18,750
Annual Stock / Equity $34,375
Total Compensation (TC) $209,375
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in Boston, MA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Travel Nurse (RN)

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Travel Nurse (RN)

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$106,250
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Travel Nurse (RN)

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$156,250
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Travel Nurse (RN)

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$190,625
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$225,000

Travel Nurse (RN) Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$172,500

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$170,000

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$167,500

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$160,000

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$160,000

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$160,000

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$156,250

California

COL Index: 142%
$156,250

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Travel Nurse (RN) leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+14% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Travel Nurse (RN) make in Boston, MA?

The median annual salary for a Travel Nurse (RN) in Boston, MA is $156,250, with entry-level professionals earning around $106,250 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $225,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Travel Nurse (RN) in Boston, MA?

On average, a Travel Nurse (RN) in Boston, MA makes approximately $75.13 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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