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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New Hampshire

Licensed Practical Nurses in New Hampshire earn a median of $77,110 a year, or $37.07 an hour. That ranks New Hampshire #7 of 51 states and is $12,710 more than the national median.

Median / year
$77,110
Median / hour
$37.07
Employed
2,220
National rank
#7of 51

Pay range in New Hampshire

10th percentile$59,860
25th percentile$67,650
Median percentile$77,110
75th percentile$82,760
90th percentile$93,660

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by New Hampshire metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$82,1908,410
Manchester-Nashua, NH$76,090760

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in New Hampshire?

The median annual wage is $77,110 ($37.07 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $12,710 above the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in New Hampshire?

The lowest-paid 10% of New Hampshire LPNs earned $59,860 or less ($28.78/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in New Hampshire?

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH has the highest metro median at $82,190.

How many LPNs work in New Hampshire?

About 2,220 LPNs were employed in New Hampshire in May 2025.