Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NH

Q: What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Portsmouth is currently the highest paying city in New Hampshire for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 18% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in New Hampshire. Other top paying cities include Manchester, paying up to $52/hr, Hampstead, paying up to $71/hr, and Nashua, paying up to $71/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$43.39/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Rochester, NH is $43.39 per hour. This is 16% lower than the New Hampshire average of $50.26.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$43.39/hour

Rochester, NH

11% lower than the US average.

$50.26/hour

New Hampshire

4% higher than the US average.

$48.16/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities

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Lewiston, Maine

$32/hour

This is 37% lower than the Rochester average of $43.39.

Augusta, Maine

$45/hour

This is 4% higher than the Rochester average of $43.39.

Johnson City, New York

$49/hour

This is 11% higher than the Rochester average of $43.39.

What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Portsmouth, New Hampshire	$53	$53
Manchester, New Hampshire	$48	$52
Nashua, New Hampshire	$46	$71
Derry, New Hampshire	$46	$71
Salem, New Hampshire	$46	$71
Rochester, New Hampshire	$43	$50
Concord, New Hampshire	$36	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rochester?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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