Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$50.46/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in New Hampshire is $50.46 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $47.71.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages

$50.46/hour

New Hampshire

5% higher than the US average.

$47.71/hour

United States

What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Nashua, New Hampshire, Derry, New Hampshire, and Salem, New Hampshire pay Nursing Home Nurses the most, all averaging $46 per hour. Nashua, New Hampshire also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Nashua, New Hampshire, Derry, New Hampshire, and Salem, New Hampshire pay 8% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashua, New Hampshire$46$71
Derry, New Hampshire$46$71
Salem, New Hampshire$46$71
Concord, New Hampshire$36$48
Manchester, New Hampshire$36$48
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?

New Jersey pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Pennsylvania ($50). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — New Jersey pays 17% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Jersey$59$61
Maryland$54$60
Pennsylvania$50$55
Alabama$40$42
Connecticut$34$47
Rhode Island$31$48
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$42$50

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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