New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$34.73/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Portsmouth, NH is $34.73 per hour. This is 25% higher than the New Hampshire average of $26.10.
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, NH compared to State and National Averages
$34.73/hour
Portsmouth, NH
45% lower than the US average.
$26.10/hour
New Hampshire
92% lower than the US average.
$50.24/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities
Manchester, New Hampshire
$45/hour
This is 6% lower than the Portsmouth average of $47.85.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
$56/hour
This is 15% higher than the Portsmouth average of $47.85.
Richmond, Virginia
$35/hour
This is 35% lower than the Portsmouth average of $47.85.
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Nashua, New Hampshire ($46) and Derry, New Hampshire ($46). Nashua, New Hampshire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for New Graduate Nurses is $35 per hour — Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays 38% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $48 | $53 |
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Manchester, New Hampshire | $45 | $52 |
| Concord, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $26 per hour. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for New Graduate Nurses is $35 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 25% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $26 | $26 |
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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