How much does a Jail Nurse make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Nurse in Boston, MA is $143,021. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $132,717 to $155,378, with most professionals earning between $123,336 and $166,629.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $123,336 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $132,717 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $143,021 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $155,378 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $166,629 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $132,717 10% $123,336 90% $166,629 75% $155,378 $143,021 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Nurse in Boston, MA. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $132,717 to $155,378 with the average base salary of $143,021. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,184 to $155,888 with the average total cash compensation of $143,464.

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