Long Term Care LPN Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH

Average Long Term Care LPN Salary

$26.11/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care LPN in Portsmouth, NH is $26.11 per hour. This is equal to the New Hampshire average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care LPN salaries in Portsmouth, NH compared to State and National Averages

$26.11/hour

Portsmouth, NH

22% lower than the US average.

$26.07/hour

New Hampshire

23% lower than the US average.

$31.96/hour

United States

How Long Term Care LPN Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Andover, Massachusetts

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Salem, Massachusetts

$30/hour

This is 13% higher than the Portsmouth average of $26.11.

Medford, Massachusetts

$30/hour

This is 13% higher than the Portsmouth average of $26.11.

What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Long Term Care LPNs?

Nashua, New Hampshire, Salem, New Hampshire, and Derry, New Hampshire pay Long Term Care LPNs the most, all averaging $30 per hour. Nashua, New Hampshire also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $26 per hour — Nashua, New Hampshire, Salem, New Hampshire, and Derry, New Hampshire pay 15% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashua, New Hampshire$30$38
Salem, New Hampshire$30$38
Derry, New Hampshire$30$38

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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