Real salary data, where to find jobs, top employers, and travel nursing opportunities in New Hampshire.
💰 Avg $58,025/yr🏥 Active Job Market✈️ Travel Nursing Available🟢 NLC Compact State
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LPN Salary in New Hampshire
$58,025
Avg Annual Salary
$27.90/hr
Avg Hourly Rate
$1,800–$2,200
Travel LPN Weekly Pay
$59,730
National LPN Median
💡 Pro Tip: Greystone Farm at Salem offers $32.25–$38.25/hr for LPNs — one of the higher-paying LTC facilities in New England. Dartmouth Hitchcock is the state's largest academic employer. Both are actively hiring.
Where to Find LPN Jobs in New Hampshire
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🏥 LTC / skilled nursing (high volume)🏥 Dartmouth Hitchcock hospital network🏥 Home health agencies🏥 Correctional facilities
Travel Nursing in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. LPN jobs in NH include both permanent positions at $32–$38/hr and travel contracts — ZipRecruiter listed 244 NH LPN openings in early 2026.
Travel LPN assignments typically run 8–13 weeks and pay $1,800–$2,200/week — often with housing stipends included. Top travel agencies actively recruiting for New Hampshire:
NurseFern — remote and hybrid LPN options including NH
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) — New Hampshire
✅ NLC Compact Member — Your license works in 40+ states
New Hampshire is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), meaning your New Hampshire LPN license is automatically recognized in 40+ other compact states. This makes it easy to pick up travel assignments or relocate without re-applying for licensure.
American Traveler · Advantis Medical · NuWest · TLC Nursing
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Frequently Asked Questions
The average LPN salary in New Hampshire is $58,025/year ($27.90/hour) according to Salary.com 2026 data. Travel LPN assignments pay $1,800–$2,200/week. Salaries vary by setting — government and hospital positions tend to pay more than LTC facilities.
The highest concentration of LPN jobs in New Hampshire is in long-term care facilities, hospital systems, and home health agencies. See the employer list above for direct links to apply. Indeed and ZipRecruiter are updated daily with new postings.
Yes — travel LPN assignments in New Hampshire typically pay $1,800–$2,200/week on 8–13 week contracts. Agencies like American Traveler, Advantis Medical, and NuWest actively recruit for New Hampshire positions. Some postings include housing stipends.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) are the same credential — Texas and California use LVN while all other states including New Hampshire use LPN. The NCLEX-PN exam and scope of practice are identical. Visit lpn-lvn.com for more.
Many LPNs in New Hampshire advance through LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which credit prior nursing experience. Completing the bridge can increase salary from $58,025 to $80,000+ annually. Visit lpn-rn.com for bridge program options.
⚠️ Data Disclaimer: Salary figures are sourced from Salary.com (June 2026) and ZipRecruiter (2026 data). Employer listings and job URLs are provided for informational purposes — job availability changes frequently. We strive to update this page at least once per year, but figures may lag. Always verify salary, openings, and requirements directly with employers and the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. This page may contain affiliate links.
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New Hampshire LPNs are regulated by the NH Board of Nursing under RSA 326-B. New Hampshire is an NLC state.
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