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 $18.92.
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.
$18.92/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?
Salem, New Hampshire and Derry, New Hampshire pay Certified Nursing Assistants the most, both averaging $17 per hour, ahead of Exeter, New Hampshire ($17). Salem, 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 — Salem, New Hampshire and Derry, New Hampshire pay 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
Maine pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $21 per hour, followed by New York ($19) and Maryland ($16). 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 — Maine pays 30% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $21 | $23 |
| New York | $19 | $25 |
| Maryland | $16 | $20 |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | $19 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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