verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Registered Nurse Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual in New Hampshire
$99,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.93/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Hampshire

groups Employed in NH
15,390
public U.S. Median
$97,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,714 #25 of 51

Registered Nurse pay in New Hampshire, explained

Registered nurses in New Hampshire earn a median of $99,700 per year ($47.93 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $97,550. Entry-level workers earn around $75,610, while the most experienced registered nurses reach about $123,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Hampshire.

Is $99,700 good pay in New Hampshire?

Adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $99,700 is worth about $95,714 in national buying power — ranking New Hampshire #25 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Registered Nurse pay by experience in New Hampshire

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,610
$36.35/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,700
$47.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,190
$59.23/hr

Registered Nurse pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NH
New Hampshire (here) $99,700 $95,714
Massachusetts $104,550 $98,859 −$4,850
Vermont $97,460 $99,492 +$2,240
Maine $86,990 $89,634 +$12,710

Registered Nurse in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much do registered nurses make in New Hampshire?

Registered nurses in New Hampshire earn a median of $99,700 per year ($47.93 per hour), compared with $97,550 nationally.

Does New Hampshire pay registered nurses well?

At $99,700, New Hampshire pays 2% above the national median for registered nurses. An estimated 15,390 work in the state.

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