Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$49.35/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in New Hampshire is $49.35 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $48.80.
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$49.35/hour
New Hampshire
1% higher than the US average.
$48.80/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays Long Term Care 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 New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays 5% more.
| 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 |
| Concord, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
| Wolfeboro, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $76 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($58) and Maryland ($56). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Massachusetts pays 54% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $76 | $87 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $55 | $61 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Maine | $47 | $50 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $47 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concord
- Suncook, NH
$41-53/hour
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- Somersworth, NH
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concord
- Franklin, NH
$26-48/hour
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- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Concord
- Concord, NH
$26-48/hour
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- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Hillsboro, NH
- 5x8 hrs
$28-45/hour
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