What nursing assistants 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 | $47,590 | $22.88 | 26,130 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $46,400 | $22.31 | 2,410 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $47,870 | $23.02 | 1,480 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $47,100 | $22.65 | 1,140 |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $47,670 | $22.92 | 540 |
Nursing Assistants in New Hampshire earned a median of $47,870 a year ($23.02 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $44,890 to $54,400.
Among areas in New Hampshire, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $47,590.
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.