What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in New Hampshire and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,190 | $39.52 | 8,410 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $76,090 | $36.58 | 760 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $78,770 | $37.87 | 330 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $75,190 | $36.15 | 240 |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $79,400 | $38.18 | 170 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Hampshire earned a median of $77,110 a year ($37.07 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $67,650 to $82,760.
Among areas in New Hampshire, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $82,190.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.