Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$50.22/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in New Hampshire is $50.22 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $51.35.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$50.22/hour
New Hampshire
2% lower than the US average.
$51.35/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Nashua, New Hampshire, Derry, New Hampshire, and Salem, New Hampshire pay Stepdown 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.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Manchester, New Hampshire | $46 | $52 |
How does the pay for Stepdown Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
Only Connecticut reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Connecticut pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $52 | $54 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $51 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
- Derry, NH
$30-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital
- Portsmouth, NH
$46-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
- Sandown, NH
$41-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
- Strafford, NH
$41-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
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