Travel Nurse Pay in New Hampshire
Discover average travel nurse pay rates, stipends, and take-home calculations for New Hampshire. Use our free calculator below to estimate your earnings.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
Calculate Your Pay in New Hampshire
Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay in New Hampshire, including cost of living analysis to see your true discretionary income.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment, and NH levies no wage income tax, so no state income tax return is due on these wages.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$98.56
Based on 36 hours in NH.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,548
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,728
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$343
True Net Weekly Pay
$3,205
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$41,671
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$83,342
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$166,684
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$3,205
per week
Taxes
$343
per week
Total Gross: $3,548 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,302
≈ $5,638/month
Est. 1BR Rent in New Hampshire
$1,300
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$4,338
Your stipend covers rent with $4,338 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in New Hampshire
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. New Hampshire's cost of living is higher than the national average by 14.4 points.
Rent figures are our own editorial estimates, not survey or listings data. Actual rent varies by neighborhood and housing type.
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Average Travel Nurse Pay in New Hampshire
These are average pay rates for travel nurses in New Hampshire. Actual pay varies by specialty, experience, and facility. Use our pay calculator to estimate your specific take-home pay.
Hourly Rate
$48/hr
Weekly Gross
$1,920
Annual
$99,840
GSA Per Diem Rates for New Hampshire
Lodging
$186/night
Meals & Incidentals (M&IE)
$74/day
These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts for travel nurses in New Hampshire.
Tax Information for New Hampshire
Cost of Living in New Hampshire
Cost of Living Index
114.4
Above national average
Housing
High
Utilities
High
How NH Compares: Hourly Pay Estimates
Data source: these are TravelNurseCalc's own editorial estimates, last reviewed July 31, 2026. They are not survey, government or submitted-rate data, and they are quoted on a 40-hour full-time-equivalent basis, not a 36-hour contract. Actual pay varies by facility, experience and contract terms. See the methodology for what is sourced and what is ours.
NH estimate
$48/hr
Editorial estimate, 40-hour basis
Mean of all 50 state estimates
$47/hr
Simple average, not weighted by nurse headcount
Estimated Pay by Specialty
$55/hr
$54/hr
$56/hr
$52/hr
$48/hr
$53/hr
$54/hr
$55/hr
$49/hr
$51/hr
$54/hr
$50/hr
$130/hr
$62/hr
NH vs. the Highest-Estimate States
$58/hr
$58/hr
$56/hr
$56/hr
$55/hr
$48/hr
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Popular Cities for Travel Nurses in New Hampshire
These are the most popular cities for travel nurse assignments in New Hampshire. Click on any city to see detailed pay information, cost of living, and job opportunities. Use our state comparison tool to compare pay across different states.
Manchester
Avg Pay: $48/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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Nashua
Avg Pay: $48/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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Portsmouth
Avg Pay: $53/hr
1BR Rent: $1500/mo
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View all state pay guides or search for specific cities using our calculator.
New Hampshire Pay by Nursing Specialty
Pay varies significantly by specialty. Select a specialty to see detailed salary data for New Hampshire:
ICU
$53/hr
~$1,908/wk
Very High DemandER
$52/hr
~$1,872/wk
Very High DemandOR
$54/hr
~$1,944/wk
High DemandLabor & Delivery
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
High DemandMed-Surg
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
Very High DemandPACU
$51/hr
~$1,836/wk
High DemandNICU
$52/hr
~$1,872/wk
High DemandPICU
$53/hr
~$1,908/wk
High DemandPsychiatric
$49/hr
~$1,764/wk
Moderate DemandOncology
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
High DemandCardiac
$52/hr
~$1,872/wk
High DemandTelemetry
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
High DemandCRNA
$113/hr
~$4,068/wk
Very High DemandCath Lab
$54/hr
~$1,944/wk
High DemandTop Hospitals in New Hampshire
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Elliot Hospital
- Catholic Medical Center
Nursing License Requirements for New Hampshire
Cost of Living in New Hampshire
Average 1BR Rent
$1,300/mo
Cost of Living Index
114.4
National avg = 100
Housing Cost
High
Tip: Use our pay calculator to see how your take-home pay compares to the cost of living in New Hampshire. Consider that rent in New Hampshire is higher than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel nurses make in New Hampshire?
Travel nurses in New Hampshire typically earn between $43 and $58 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $48/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $55-70 per hour.
What are the GSA rates for New Hampshire?
The GSA per diem rates for New Hampshire are: Lodging: $186/night, and Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE): $74/day — GSA publishes M&IE as a single combined rate, not a separate incidentals figure. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive. For official rates, visit [GSA.gov](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).
Is New Hampshire tax-friendly for travel nurses?
New Hampshire has no state income tax — we don't publish a specific rate here, since we only compute exact state tax for the 9 states with no wage income tax at all (see our methodology). You'll pay federal tax and FICA on your taxable wages regardless of state.
What is the cost of living in New Hampshire?
The cost of living index in New Hampshire is 114.4, which is above the national average. Housing costs are high, and utilities are high.
Do I need a separate license to work in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $200 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.