Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Dover, NH
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$34.34/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Dover, NH is $34.34 per hour. This is 37% lower than the New Hampshire average of $46.90.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Dover, NH compared to State and National Averages
$34.34/hour
Dover, NH
47% lower than the US average.
$46.90/hour
New Hampshire
8% lower than the US average.
$50.45/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Dover Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Dover Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 31% higher than the Dover average of $34.34.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 2% lower than the Dover average of $34.34.
Charleston, South Carolina
$43/hour
This is 20% higher than the Dover average of $34.34.
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $52 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 Dover, NH average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays 52% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Dover?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Dover, NH average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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