Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$49.35/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in New Hampshire is $49.35 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $48.36.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$49.35/hour
New Hampshire
2% higher than the US average.
$48.36/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Nashua, New Hampshire ($46) and Derry, New Hampshire ($46). Nashua, New Hampshire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Concord, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $50 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital
- Portsmouth, NH
$49-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital
- Portsmouth, NH
$43-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Catholic Medical Center
- Manchester, NH
$26-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Catholic Medical Center
- Manchester, NH
$35-38/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Frisbie Memorial Hospital
- Rochester, NH
$25-47/hour
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