Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$52.84/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Hampton, NH is $52.84 per hour. This is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of $50.87.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Hampton, NH compared to State and National Averages

$52.84/hour

Hampton, NH

15% higher than the US average.

$50.87/hour

New Hampshire

12% higher than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Hampton Compare to Other Cities

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Rochester, New Hampshire

$50/hour

This is 5% lower than the Hampton average of $52.84.

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 32% lower than the Hampton average of $52.84.

Hopewell, Virginia

$51/hour

This is 4% lower than the Hampton average of $52.84.

What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Hampton, New Hampshire pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Rochester, New Hampshire ($50) and Dover, New Hampshire ($47). For comparison, the Hampton, NH average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour, roughly in line with Hampton, New Hampshire.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hampton, New Hampshire$53$53
Rochester, New Hampshire$50$53
Dover, New Hampshire$47$51
What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Hampton?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $53 per hour. For comparison, the Hampton, NH average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$53$53

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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