Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$49.03/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in New Hampshire is $49.03 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $46.00.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$49.03/hour
New Hampshire
6% higher than the US average.
$46.00/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Nashua, New Hampshire, Derry, New Hampshire, and Salem, New Hampshire pay Medical Surgical Nurses the most, all averaging $46 per hour. Nashua, New Hampshire also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $49 per hour — Nashua, New Hampshire, Derry, New Hampshire, and Salem, New Hampshire pay 5% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Concord, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
| Manchester, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Pennsylvania ($50). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $49 per hour — Massachusetts pays 49% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $73 | $73 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($45) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $48 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $45 | $47 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $40 | $41 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- CoreMedical Group Perm
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$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
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- Manchester, NH
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- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Lancaster, NH
- 3x12 hrs
$64K-100K/year
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- CoreMedical Group Perm
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- 3x12 hrs
$35-55/hour
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- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Peterborough, NH
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$34-46/hour
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