Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$16.07/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in New Hampshire is $16.07 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $18.97.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$16.07/hour
New Hampshire
18% lower than the US average.
$18.97/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?
Nashua, New Hampshire, Salem, New Hampshire, and Derry, New Hampshire pay Certified Nursing Assistants the most, all averaging $17 per hour. Nashua, New Hampshire also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $23. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — Nashua, New Hampshire, Salem, New Hampshire, and Derry, New Hampshire pay 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $17 | $23 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $17 | $23 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $17 | $23 |
| Exeter, New Hampshire | $17 | $22 |
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $17 | $22 |
How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $22 per hour, followed by Maine ($22) and New York ($19). New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $25. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 37% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $23 |
| Maine | $22 | $23 |
| New York | $19 | $25 |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $22 |
| New Jersey | $15 | $19 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in New Hampshire?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $16 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $17. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $16 | $17 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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