Correctional Nurse salary in New Hampshire
A correctional nurse in New Hampshire earns an estimated $97,380 a year ($46.82/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $79,060 and $104,850. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Correctional Nurse — New Hampshire
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$97,380
Near nationalHourly
$46.82/hr
- Typical range
- $79,060–$104,850
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $140,790
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $68,700
- Newer nurses
Correctional Nurse pay by city in New Hampshire
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $97,380 | $46.82 |
Correctional Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How New Hampshire compares to states with similar correctional nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in New Hampshire
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects correctional nurse pay in New Hampshire
Pay slightly above the national median. For a correctional nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The New Hampshire figure adjusts the national RN average of $95,470 for local pay levels — a factor of 1.02× (about 2% above the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official New Hampshire wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for New Hampshire, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in New Hampshire make this page more precise over time.
Correctional Nurse salary in New Hampshire — FAQ
- How much does a correctional nurse make in New Hampshire?
- A correctional nurse in New Hampshire earns an estimated $97,380 a year — about $46.82 an hour, with most between $79,060 and $104,850. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and New Hampshire's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is New Hampshire a good state for correctional nurses?
- For pay, New Hampshire sits roughly in line with the national average for correctional nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $97,380 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New Hampshire pays correctional nurses the most?
- Among New Hampshire metros we track, Manchester tends to have the highest estimated pay for correctional nurses, at roughly $97,380 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New Hampshire correctional nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a correctional nurse is about $95,470 a year, versus an estimated $97,380 in New Hampshire — roughly in line with the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
New Hampshire figures for SOC 29-1141 are modeled by applying a state wage index of 1.02 to the BLS national median. Import official OEWS state files to replace with verified figures.
Source year 2024. Last reviewed June 1, 2025. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national correctional nurse pay adjusted for New Hampshire. Last reviewed June 1, 2025.