Average Float Nurse Salary

$34.34/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Rochester, NH is $34.34 per hour. This is 45% lower than the New Hampshire average of $49.86.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$34.34/hour

Rochester, NH

48% lower than the US average.

$49.86/hour

New Hampshire

2% lower than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities

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Greensboro, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 5% lower than the Rochester average of $34.34.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 23% higher than the Rochester average of $34.34.

Hickory, North Carolina

$43/hour

This is 20% higher than the Rochester average of $34.34.

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

Only Portsmouth, New Hampshire reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Portsmouth, New Hampshire also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Rochester, NH average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays 52% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Portsmouth, New Hampshire$52$53
What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Rochester?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Rochester, NH average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$36$36

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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