NH · Manchester · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Manchester, NH

The median registered nurse pay in the Manchester area is $41.93 per hour ($87,210 a year), with the typical range running from $37.71 to $50.13. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Manchester. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Manchester. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Manchester.

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Open Registered Nurse roles in Manchester

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Registered Nurse (Podiatry)

Veterans Health Administration · Manchester, NH

$79k–$141k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 888304700
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Registered Nurse pay in Manchester, NH

The metro median is 10% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $46.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,160 registered nurses employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area, 25.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.29$69,24026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.71$78,44016% below U.S. median
Median$41.93$87,2107% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.13$104,27011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.19$118,96027% above U.S. median

How Manchester ranks

  • 120th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 295th of 335 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Manchester

  • 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 $41.93 median hour buys what $39.69 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Manchester paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,509
  • Per year: $75,474
  • Per month: $6,290
  • 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 Manchester

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 registered nurse 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 Manchester

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Manchester, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Catholic Medical Center
Manchester, NH		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Elliot Hospital
Manchester, 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Nashua, NH16 mi$41.93/hr91,851
Haverhill, MA23 mi$49.25/hr68,291
Lawrence, MA24 mi$49.25/hr89,332
Lowell, MA25 mi$49.25/hr120,418
Peabody, MA39 mi$49.25/hr55,418
Medford, MA42 mi$49.25/hr59,898

Registered Nurse jobs in New Hampshire · Registered Nurse 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 Manchester

Manchester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Manchester, NH?

Registered Nurses in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $41.93 per hour, about $87,210 a year. The middle half earn between $37.71 and $50.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Manchester a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Manchester-Nashua ranks 295th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 120th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Manchester?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Manchester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Manchester.

Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Manchester as a registered nurse?

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 Manchester 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 Manchester?

The federal per diem benchmark in Manchester 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

  • Veterans Health AdministrationManchester, NH · 6 postings$52.86/ hr$38–$69
  • Mass General BrighamDover, NH · 16 postings$46.00/ hr$37–$68
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119

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2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$46.00High$68

22 RN postings with published pay in New Hampshire, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 22 RN roles

  1. RN - Med/Surg Float Pool - Per Diem Rotating Shift - WDHPer diem
    $38.71–$67.87/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH · posted today
  2. Medical Infusion Center PRN RNPer diem
    $38.71–$67.87/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH · posted today

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