Median annual pay
$104,550 / year
7.2% above the national median
88,200
Jobs in Massachusetts
About county-level data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish nursing wages by county. All figures on this page are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) BLS estimates for the state of Massachusetts, which includes Barnstable County. Use them as a regional benchmark, not a county-specific measurement.
Nursing pay in Barnstable County by role
Median annual pay for each nursing role — the state of Massachusetts BLS estimates, May 2025 estimates.
| Role | Median annual pay |
|---|
| Registered Nurses | $104,550 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $142,440 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $80,220 |
| Nursing Assistants | $46,680 |
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Registered Nurses pay in Barnstable County, Massachusetts: the full picture
Registered nurses in Barnstable County, Massachusetts earn a median of $104,550 per year ($50.27 per hour). These are May 2025 estimates BLS estimates for the state of Massachusetts, which includes Barnstable County — the BLS does not publish nursing wages at the county level. That puts the area 7.2% above the national median of $97,550.
| Measure | Pay |
|---|
| Mean hourly wage | $56.71 |
| Median annual wage | $104,550 |
| Mean annual wage | $117,960 |
| Median hourly wage | $50.27 |
| Total employment | 88,200 |
Cities and towns in Barnstable County
40 incorporated cities, towns, and census-designated places in Barnstable County, per the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Barnstable Towncity
- BourneCDP
- BrewsterCDP
- Buzzards BayCDP
- ChathamCDP
- DennisCDP
- Dennis PortCDP
- East DennisCDP
- East FalmouthCDP
- East HarwichCDP
- East SandwichCDP
- FalmouthCDP
- ForestdaleCDP
- Harwich CenterCDP
- Harwich PortCDP
- Mashpee NeckCDP
- Monomoscoy IslandCDP
- Monument BeachCDP
- New SeaburyCDP
- North EasthamCDP
- North FalmouthCDP
- Northwest HarwichCDP
- OrleansCDP
- PocassetCDP
- PopponessetCDP
- Popponesset IslandCDP
- ProvincetownCDP
- SagamoreCDP
- SandwichCDP
- SeabrookCDP
- Seconsett IslandCDP
- South DennisCDP
- South YarmouthCDP
- TeaticketCDP
- West ChathamCDP
- West DennisCDP
- West FalmouthCDP
- West YarmouthCDP
- Woods HoleCDP
- Yarmouth PortCDP
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Frequently asked questions
How much do registered nurses make in Barnstable County?
The median annual wage is $104,550 ($50.27/hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) BLS estimates for the state of Massachusetts, which includes Barnstable County.
Why does this page show state data instead of Barnstable County-specific figures?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes nursing wages for states and metro areas, not counties. We show the smallest BLS geography that contains the county and label it clearly — we never invent county-level numbers.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.
Keep exploring
More Registered Nurses salary data and other nursing roles in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09.
"Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less.
"Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work
(2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are
rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer,
shift, experience, and certifications.