Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$35.87/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Portsmouth, NH is $35.87 per hour. This is 38% lower than the New Hampshire average of $49.44.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, NH compared to State and National Averages
$35.87/hour
Portsmouth, NH
35% lower than the US average.
$49.44/hour
New Hampshire
2% higher than the US average.
$48.46/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities
Rochester, New Hampshire
$34/hour
This is 4% lower than the Portsmouth average of $35.87.
Holyoke, Massachusetts
$40/hour
This is 10% higher than the Portsmouth average of $35.87.
Manchester, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 9% higher than the Portsmouth average of $35.87.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $50 |
Last updated on September 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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