Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$51.92/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Portsmouth, NH is $51.92 per hour. This is 5% higher than the New Hampshire average of $49.35.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, NH compared to State and National Averages

$51.92/hour

Portsmouth, NH

7% higher than the US average.

$49.35/hour

New Hampshire

2% higher than the US average.

$48.12/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Rochester, New Hampshire

$34/hour

This is 51% lower than the Portsmouth average of $51.92.

Manchester, New Hampshire

$36/hour

This is 44% lower than the Portsmouth average of $51.92.

Richmond, Virginia

$35/hour

This is 47% lower than the Portsmouth average of $51.92.

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 Portsmouth, NH average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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 Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$50	$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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