Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$37.53/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Portsmouth, NH is $37.53 per hour. This is 7% lower than the New Hampshire average of $40.19.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$37.53/hour

Portsmouth, NH

5% lower than the US average.

$40.19/hour

New Hampshire

1% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Holyoke, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is 6% higher than the Portsmouth average of $37.53.

Manchester, Connecticut

$39/hour

This is 4% higher than the Portsmouth average of $37.53.

West Hartford, Connecticut

$39/hour

This is 4% higher than the Portsmouth average of $37.53.

What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Portsmouth, New Hampshire$38$47

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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