How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Nurse Practitioner pay in New Hampshire at $138,070 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $105,637 annually ($8,803/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in New Hampshire?

On a $138,070 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $105,637/year or $8,803/month. Federal tax: $21,871. State tax: $0. FICA: $10,562.

Is $138,070 a good Nurse Practitioner salary?

$138,070 is the BLS average Nurse Practitioner pay in New Hampshire, about the same as the US average of $137,300 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $125,030 and $155,620.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Nurse Practitioner salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $138,070 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Nurse Practitioners?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $166,240 and the bottom 10% under $106,070 (BLS, May 2025). BLS projects 38% growth 2022-2032 — one of fastest-growing US occupations. Full Practice Authority states (24 states + DC as of 2026) drive uniquely high NP scope + independent practice opportunity. PMHNP shortage post-2020 mental health crisis = highest specialty premium. Aesthetic NP cash-pay 1099 path uniquely lucrative. Related roles include: FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), AGNP (Adult-Gerontology NP), PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP), PNP (Pediatric NP), WHNP (Women's Health NP), ACNP (Acute Care NP), CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist), CNM (Nurse Midwife).

How can a Nurse Practitioner in New Hampshire reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Nurse Practitioner Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average Nurse Practitioner pay in New Hampshire

$138,070/year

≈ $66/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $125,030–$155,620

US average: $137,300

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$105,637/year

$8,803/month · effective tax rate 23.49%

Federal $21,871
FICA $10,562
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Senior NP Owner / Independent Practice$125,000–$195,000+ profit
Senior FNP (DH / CMC / Elliot)$108,000–$148,000+ bonus
Senior Acute Care NP (DH Level 1 / CMC)$115,000–$155,000+ bonus
Senior PMHNP (Mental Health)$115,000–$162,000+ bonus
Senior Pediatric NP (DH Children)$108,000–$148,000+ bonus
Senior Oncology NP (Norris Cotton Cancer)$115,000–$158,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$105,637
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,803
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,063
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$51/hr
Federal Tax	$21,871
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$10,562
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.49%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Nurse Practitioners earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's nurse practitioner market is anchored by NH NP Full Practice Authority since 1985 (NH RSA 326-B + one of the country's earliest US FPA states + the substantial NH NP independent practice + the substantial NH NP own clinic ownership + the substantial NH NP rural + community health NP), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon (the substantial DH-Geisel + Norris Cotton Cancer NCI NP), Catholic Medical Center Manchester + Elliot Health System Manchester + Wentworth-Douglass post-2017 MGB + Concord Hospital + Southern NH Health Nashua NP, the substantial NH rural NP practice serving North Country + White Mountains + Connecticut River Valley + Seacoast, VA Manchester NP + Portsmouth Naval Hospital NP, the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior NP talent + Mass General Brigham NH affiliations, plus UNH College of Health and Human Services DNP + SNHU Nursing DNP + the substantial Frontier Nursing University NH residents pipeline.

Senior NP Owner / Independent Practice

$125,000–$195,000+ profit

NH FPA since 1985 · NP own primary care + women + mental health clinic ownership

Senior FNP (DH / CMC / Elliot)

$108,000–$148,000+ bonus

Family NP at NH health systems + community health · panel-based primary care

Senior Acute Care NP (DH Level 1 / CMC)

$115,000–$155,000+ bonus

AGACNP at DH Level 1 + CMC + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass · acute care

Senior PMHNP (Mental Health)

$115,000–$162,000+ bonus

PMHNP at NH behavioral health + the substantial NH rural psychiatric NP demand

Senior Pediatric NP (DH Children)

$108,000–$148,000+ bonus

PNP at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Children · the substantial NH pediatric NP

Senior Oncology NP (Norris Cotton Cancer)

$115,000–$158,000+ bonus

AOCNP at Norris Cotton Cancer Center · the only NH NCI oncology NP

Senior Rural NP (North Country / White Mountains)

$105,000–$148,000+ loan repayment

Rural NP at North Country + White Mountains + Connecticut River Valley · NHSC + LRP

Senior Federal Civilian NP (VA Manchester / Portsmouth Naval)

$108,000–$152,000

VA Manchester + Portsmouth Naval Hospital · GS-13 federal civilian NP

Senior Telemedicine NP (Boston / DH Connected Care)

$95,000–$138,000+ bonus

Boston + DH Connected Care telehealth NP · NH tax-haven arbitrage

New NP (0-2 yrs)

$88,000–$112,000

New grad NP at DH + CMC + Elliot residency programs · entry NP band

Worth knowing: New Hampshire NP Full Practice Authority since 1985 is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US earliest FPA-state economic anchor and a feature most national NP surveys understate for NH. NH NP FPA (NH RSA 326-B + the substantial NH NP independent practice authority since 1985 making NH one of the country's earliest US FPA states + the substantial NH NP own clinic ownership + the substantial NH NP independent prescribing + the substantial NH NP independent diagnosis + treatment + the substantial NH NP independent admit privileges at participating hospitals + the substantial NH NP rural + community health independent practice serving North Country + White Mountains + Connecticut River Valley + Seacoast + the substantial NH NP-MA Boston cross-border practice + the substantial NH NP Frontier Nursing University rural pipeline) supports distinctive NH NP independent practice economics. Senior independent NP clinic owners clear $125-195K+ profit. Dartmouth-Hitchcock + CMC Manchester + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass post-2017 MGB + Concord Hospital + Southern NH Health Nashua + Cheshire Medical Center DH affiliate + the substantial NH rural NP with NHSC + NH Loan Repayment + VA Manchester + Portsmouth Naval Hospital federal civilian NP. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax + NH is NOT a RTW state anchor the NH NP proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Nurse Practitioners in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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