NH · Nashua · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Nashua, NH

Pay for medical assistants in the Nashua area centers on $23.31 per hour, or about $48,470 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.25 and the upper quarter over $24.61. That ranks 29th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 90th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Nashua. The free report below lists employers near Nashua and what they pay.

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Medical Assistant pay in Nashua, NH

The metro median is 1% above the New Hampshire statewide median of $23.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 920 medical assistants employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.58$38,65013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.25$44,200in line with U.S. median
Median$23.31$48,47010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.61$51,19016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.41$57,01029% above U.S. median

How Nashua ranks

  • 29th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 90th of 339 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Nashua

  • Overall prices in Manchester-Nashua run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% above the U.S. average (index 134.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.31 median hour buys what $22.06 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Nashua paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$839
  • Per year: $41,958
  • Per month: $3,496
  • New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Manchester-Nashua metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Nashua

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,428
13-week assignment$18,564

Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Medical Assistant roles in New Hampshire

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Nashua as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Medical Assistant

One Medical · Hanover, NH

$19.00–$21.00/ hour
  • Req 101924356048
New this week
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Hospitals in Nashua

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joseph Hospital
Nashua, NH		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Nh Medical Center
Nashua, NH		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Hillsborough County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Hillsborough County (1 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lowell, MA11 mi$23.63/hr120,418
Manchester, NH16 mi$23.31/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA17 mi$23.63/hr89,332
Haverhill, MA21 mi$23.63/hr68,291
Waltham, MA28 mi$23.63/hr65,849
Medford, MA30 mi$23.63/hr59,898

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License and tax basics in New Hampshire

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

New Hampshire does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

New Hampshire state guide

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Nashua, NH?

Medical Assistants in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $23.31 per hour, about $48,470 a year. The middle half earn between $21.25 and $24.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Nashua a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?

Manchester-Nashua ranks 90th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Nashua?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, led by St Joseph Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Nashua as a medical assistant?

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Nashua in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Hillsborough County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Nashua?

The federal per diem benchmark in Nashua is $130 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Mass General BrighamDover, NH · 9 postings$22.71/ hr$20–$25
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 11 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 21 postings$31.77/ hr$26–$42
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 11 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$37

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$22.71High$25

10 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in New Hampshire, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant, Primary Prompt CarePermanent
    $19.80–$24.94/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH · posted today
  2. Medical Assistant, OrthopedicsPermanent
    $22.75–$24.94/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Salem, NH · posted yesterday

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