NH · Nashua · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Nashua, NH

Nurse Practitioners in the Nashua area earn a median of $64.19 per hour, about $133,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $58.66 and $67.56. That ranks 75th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 273rd of 336 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Nashua and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Nashua.

Open Nurse Practitioner roles near Nashua

Roles in other cities of the Manchester-Nashua area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Nurse Practitioner

Genesis Healthcare · Manchester, NH

$112k–$129k/ year
  • Full-Time AlignMed USD $128,960.00/Yr.
  • Req 56071
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Nurse Practitioner pay in Nashua, NH

The metro median is 1% above the New Hampshire statewide median of $63.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 540 nurse practitioners employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.85$105,77018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$58.66$122,0106% below U.S. median
Median$64.19$133,5103% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.56$140,5209% above U.S. median
Top 10%$75.34$156,71021% above U.S. median

How Nashua ranks

  • 75th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 273rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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 $64.19 median hour buys what $60.75 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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$2,311
  • Per year: $115,542
  • Per month: $9,628
  • 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 nurse practitioner 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).

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 nurse practitioners.

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.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lowell, MA11 mi$66.77/hr120,418
Manchester, NH16 mi$64.19/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA17 mi$66.77/hr89,332
Haverhill, MA21 mi$66.77/hr68,291
Waltham, MA28 mi$66.77/hr65,849
Medford, MA30 mi$66.77/hr59,898

Nurse Practitioner jobs in New Hampshire · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a New Hampshire license by endorsement.

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 · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Nashua

Nashua city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Nashua, NH?

Nurse Practitioners in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $64.19 per hour, about $133,510 a year. The middle half earn between $58.66 and $67.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Nashua a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Manchester-Nashua ranks 273rd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 75th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Nashua?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Manchester-Nashua area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Nashua.

Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Nashua as a nurse practitioner?

New Hampshire is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a New Hampshire license by endorsement. 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

  • Genesis HealthcareLaconia, NH · 4 postings$59.50/ hr$54–$66
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your New Hampshire list

2What they are offering now

Low$54Median$60.00High$76

5 NP postings with published pay in New Hampshire, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 NP roles

  1. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $112k–$129k/ year
    Genesis Healthcare · Manchester, NH · posted 2 days ago
  2. Wound Care Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $112k–$137k/ year
    Genesis Healthcare · Laconia, NH · posted 10 days ago

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