Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$52.07/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Portsmouth, NH is $52.07 per hour. This is 2% higher than the New Hampshire average of $50.97.

Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, NH compared to State and National Averages

$52.07/hour

Portsmouth, NH

3% higher than the US average.

$50.97/hour

New Hampshire

1% higher than the US average.

$50.45/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 5% lower than the Portsmouth average of $52.07.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 55% lower than the Portsmouth average of $52.07.

Charleston, South Carolina

$43/hour

This is 21% lower than the Portsmouth average of $52.07.

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 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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

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

Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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