As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Massachusetts is $73,229, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,408 weekly, or $6,102 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $58,738 to $89,652. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,644) and 75th percentile ($81,825), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,652 per year. This $16,181 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Correctional Nurse often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $58,738 MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $65,644 MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $73,229 MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $81,825 MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $89,652 MA September 01, 2026
25% $65,644 10% $58,738 90% $89,652 75% $81,825 $73,229 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $72,224 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $73,582 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $73,014 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $73,743 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $73,030 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $76,583 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $72,971 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $76,574 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $76,581 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $75,214 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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