Registered Nurse Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$40.83/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire is $40.83 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $39.22.
Last updated on December 26, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$40.83/hour
New Hampshire
4% higher than the US average.
$39.22/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Manchester, New Hampshire | $40 | $52 |
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $38 | $47 |
| Concord, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
| Wolfeboro, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in New Hampshire?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in New Hampshire?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $50 | $53 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $42 | $52 |
| OR - Operating Room | $42 | $51 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $67 | $77 |
| Pennsylvania | $48 | $58 |
| Massachusetts | $45 | $68 |
| Rhode Island | $44 | $46 |
| New Jersey | $43 | $43 |
| Connecticut | $40 | $54 |
| Maryland | $37 | $49 |
| Delaware | $36 | $48 |
| Vermont | $34 | $46 |
| Maine | $34 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical-Perm | $45 | $56 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $43 | $43 |
| Elara Caring | $40 | $40 |
| HCA Capital Division | $37 | $47 |
Last updated on December 26, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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- Portsmouth, NH
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- BAYADA Home Health Care
- Keene, NH
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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- BAYADA Home Health Care
- Nashua, NH
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Posted 8 days ago
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