Float Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH

Average Float Nurse Salary

$48.49/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Portsmouth, NH is $48.49 per hour. This is 6% lower than the New Hampshire average of $51.22.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.49/hour

Portsmouth, NH

7% higher than the US average.

$51.22/hour

New Hampshire

12% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Rochester, New Hampshire

$34/hour

This is 50% lower than the Portsmouth average of $51.45.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

$45/hour

This is 15% lower than the Portsmouth average of $51.45.

Hickory, North Carolina

$48/hour

This is 7% lower than the Portsmouth average of $51.45.

What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Float Nurses?

Hampton, New Hampshire pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($51) and Dover, New Hampshire ($47). For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for Float Nurses is $48 per hour — Hampton, New Hampshire pays 9% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hampton, New Hampshire$53$53
Portsmouth, New Hampshire$51$53
Dover, New Hampshire$47$49
What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for Float Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$48$48

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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