Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$50.87/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in New Hampshire is $50.87 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $52.62.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages

$50.87/hour

New Hampshire

3% lower than the US average.

$52.62/hour

United States

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 New Hampshire average for Mental Health Nurses is $51 per hour — Hampton, New Hampshire pays 4% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hampton, New Hampshire$53$53
Rochester, New Hampshire$50$53
Dover, New Hampshire$47$51
How does the pay for Mental Health Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($53). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Mental Health Nurses is $51 per hour — Massachusetts pays 25% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Massachusetts$63$69
Connecticut$53$55
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Mental Health Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$49$53

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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