As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Jail Nurse in Boston, MA is $130,779, equivalent to $63 per hour, $2,515 weekly, or $10,898 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Jail Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Jail Nurse in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $117,333 to $146,547. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($123,741) and 75th percentile ($139,033), while top earners (90th percentile) make $146,547 per year. This $15,292 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Collaboration or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Jail Nurse often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 statewide for Jail 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
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $117,333 Boston, MA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $123,741 Boston, MA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $130,779 Boston, MA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $139,033 Boston, MA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $146,547 Boston, MA October 01, 2026
25% $123,741 10% $117,333 90% $146,547 75% $139,033 $130,779 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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