How much does a Registered Nurse make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Registered Nurse pay in New Hampshire at $97,900 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 $77,703 annually ($6,475/month).

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

On a $97,900 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $77,703/year or $6,475/month. Federal tax: $12,708. State tax: $0. FICA: $7,489.

Is $97,900 a good Registered Nurse salary?

$97,900 is the BLS average Registered Nurse pay in New Hampshire, 3% below the US average of $101,420 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $82,880 and $108,400.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Registered Nurse salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $97,900 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Registered Nurses?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $123,190 and the bottom 10% under $75,610 (BLS, May 2025). 6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse.

How can a Registered Nurse 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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Registered Nurse Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average Registered Nurse pay in New Hampshire

$97,900/year

≈ $47/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $82,880–$108,400

US average: $101,420

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$77,703/year

$6,475/month · effective tax rate 20.63%

Federal $12,708
FICA $7,489
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)BLS · middle 50%$259,420–$309,200
Nurse PractitionerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$155,620–$166,240
Senior / Charge RNBLS · 75th–90th percentile$108,400–$123,190
Staff RN (early career)BLS · 10th–25th percentile$75,610–$82,880

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$77,703
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,475
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,989
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$37/hr
Federal Tax	$12,708
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$7,489
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.63%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Registered Nurses earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's nursing market is anchored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon (~13K + the only NH Level 1 + Norris Cotton Cancer NCI + DH Children + the substantial DH Magnet designation), Catholic Medical Center CMC Manchester (substantial Catholic flagship + CMC Heart Institute), Elliot Health System Manchester + Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover (post-2017 Mass General Brigham acquisition) + Concord Hospital + Southern New Hampshire Health Nashua + Cheshire Medical Center Keene (DH affiliate), the substantial NH-MA Boston nursing referral (Mass General Brigham + Brigham and Women's + Beth Israel Deaconess Boston cross-border for advanced specialty), VA Manchester + Portsmouth Naval Hospital + the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior nursing talent, plus NH NP FPA since 1985 + NLC since 2020 + UNH College of Health and Human Services Nursing + SNHU Nursing pipelines.

CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)

$259,420–$309,200

CRNA at DH + CMC + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass · NH anesthesia + OBBBA OT only if paid hourly, and it phases out above $150K MAGI (single)

Source: BLS May 2025 · Nurse Anesthetists · New Hampshire · middle 50%

Nurse Practitioner

$155,620–$166,240

NP at NH health systems · NH FPA since 1985 (one of earliest US FPA states)

Source: BLS May 2025 · Nurse Practitioners · New Hampshire · 75th–90th percentile

Senior / Charge RN

$108,400–$123,190

Charge RN at DH + CMC + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass · OBBBA OT applies

Source: BLS May 2025 · Registered Nurses · New Hampshire · 75th–90th percentile

Staff RN (early career)

$75,610–$82,880

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

Source: BLS May 2025 · Registered Nurses · New Hampshire · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center + post-2017 DH-Mass General Brigham affiliation + Wentworth-Douglass MGB acquisition is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state AMC + MGB affiliation nursing anchor and a feature most national nursing surveys understate for NH. Dartmouth-Hitchcock (~13K + the only NH Level 1 + Norris Cotton Cancer NCI-designated + Dartmouth-Hitchcock Children Hospital + the substantial DH Magnet designation + ~400+ beds + the substantial post-2017 DH-Mass General Brigham affiliation nursing integration + the substantial DH-Geisel School of Medicine partnership + the substantial DH Heater Road Lebanon + the substantial DH Connected Care telehealth nursing) supports substantial NH nursing. Senior DH RNs clear $82-128K+ OT. CMC Manchester Catholic + Elliot Health System + Wentworth-Douglass Dover post-2017 MGB acquisition + Concord Hospital + Southern NH Health Nashua + Cheshire Medical Center Keene DH affiliate. The substantial Boston commute corridor for senior nursing talent + VA Manchester + Portsmouth Naval Hospital federal civilian RN. NH NP Full Practice Authority since 1985 (NH RSA 326-B — one of country's earliest US FPA states) + NH NLC since 2020. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. 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 nursing proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Registered Nurses 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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