Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$51.10/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in New Hampshire is $51.10 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $52.75.
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$51.10/hour
New Hampshire
3% lower than the US average.
$52.75/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Dover, New Hampshire ($47) and Nashua, New Hampshire ($46). Nashua, New Hampshire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $51 per hour — Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Dover, New Hampshire | $47 | $47 |
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Concord, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
| Wolfeboro, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($53). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $51 per hour — Massachusetts pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $67 | $72 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health 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 Behavioral Health Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $50 |
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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