How Much Does an LPN Make in New Hampshire in 2026?

A typical LPN in New Hampshire earns about $37.07 per hour ($77,110 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $6,426 a month or about $1,483 a week. Those are useful numbers for comparing job offers or estimating take-home pay before taxes. Actual pay for any one nurse depends on employer, shift, and location within the state.

New Hampshire's typical LPN pay runs 20% above the national figure of $64,400 a year ($30.96 an hour nationally). That gap places the state 7th among all 51 states ranked by LPN pay. Around 2,220 LPNs work in New Hampshire, a smaller workforce than in more populous states, but the numbers point to a consistent pattern of stronger pay for the profession here.

Entry-level LPN positions in New Hampshire typically offer around $28.78 an hour, or about $59,860 a year, according to the same wage data. Some entry roles start a bit higher, closer to $32.53 an hour ($67,650 a year), depending on the employer and setting. Within a few years, pay for most LPNs moves up toward the state's typical figure of $77,110 a year.

Experienced LPNs in New Hampshire often earn upwards of $82,760 a year ($39.79 an hour), and the top 10% of earners make over $93,660 a year ($45.03 an hour). That leaves a spread of $33,800 between entry-level and top pay. Experience explains much of that gap, though setting and city matter too, with hospital and specialty roles in higher-paying areas like Cambridge typically landing at the upper end.

Over the past decade, typical LPN pay in New Hampshire climbed from $47,330 in 2015 to $77,110 in 2025, according to the same wage data. That's a gain of $29,780, or 63% over ten years. The rise has been steady year over year, with no single year showing a decline.

That 63% increase outpaces the national rise of 49% over the same ten years. New Hampshire's LPN pay has grown faster than the country as a whole, even after starting from a similar point in 2015. For someone starting as an LPN in New Hampshire now, the trend shows pay has moved up meaningfully over the past decade. That pattern offers no guarantee about what happens next, but it reflects real, sustained growth.

Pay runs highest in the Cambridge metro area, part of the greater Boston region that extends into southern New Hampshire, where LPNs typically earn $82,190 a year ($39.52 an hour). That's about 7% above the statewide figure. Manchester and Nashua, the state's more traditional metro areas, report pay of $76,090 a year ($36.58 an hour), somewhat closer to the state's typical figure.

Nashua reports the lowest pay among the state's tracked metro areas, at $76,090 a year, tying with Manchester. That leaves a spread of $6,100 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas in New Hampshire. The Cambridge metro area also has the largest LPN workforce among the areas tracked, at 8,410 workers. Pay differences across these areas typically track local living costs, with higher pay lining up with higher costs of living.

Compared with its neighbors, New Hampshire's typical LPN pay of $77,110 a year sits close to Massachusetts, where pay runs about 4% higher at $80,220 a year. Maine and Vermont both pay less, at $73,200 (5% lower) and $69,930 (9% lower) respectively. LPN licensure can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, so these differences are worth weighing for anyone considering a move nearby.

Typical LPN pay in New Hampshire stands at $77,110 a year as of the latest data (May 2025), up 63% over the past decade. For specific requirements, check New Hampshire's nursing licensing board or the state's nurse registry page. For a closer look at local figures, the city-level pages for Manchester, Nashua, and the Cambridge metro area offer more detail on where pay runs highest and lowest within the state.