Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$51.09/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in New Hampshire is $51.09 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $48.29.
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$51.09/hour
New Hampshire
5% higher than the US average.
$48.29/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $50 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 New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays 2% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $50 | $53 |
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Concord, New Hampshire | $36 | $48 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($59) and Pennsylvania ($50). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $85. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Massachusetts pays 36% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70 | $85 |
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Connecticut | $34 | $47 |
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 $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $50 |
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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