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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in New Hampshire

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Hampshire make a median of $74,660 a year, or about $35.89 an hour. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$75K
Median annual
$35.89/hr
Hourly rate
$55K
Entry level (10th %)
$94K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $75K get you in New Hampshire?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,076/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$74,660/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,664/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Hampshire

Bar chart showing Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $54,800, 25th percentile $64,270, median $74,660, 75th percentile $79,880, 90th percentile $94,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$55K25th$64KMedian$75K75th$80K90th$94K
Bar chart showing Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $54,800, 25th percentile $64,270, median $74,660, 75th percentile $79,880, 90th percentile $94,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $75K.Top earners bring in $94K or more - a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$80K+28%6,450
Rhode Island$78K+25%1,080
Alaska$78K+25%300
California$77K+24%79,610
Oregon$77K+23%4,340
Massachusetts$77K+23%15,210
New Hampshire$75K+20%2,130
Arizona$74K+19%5,200
Nevada$74K+18%3,210
New Jersey$71K+14%15,210
Maine$71K+14%850
District of Columbia$70K+13%1,170
Maryland$70K+12%9,510
Connecticut$69K+11%8,890
Delaware$66K+6%1,600

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Frequently asked questions

How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in New Hampshire?

The median is $74,660 a year - that works out to about $35.89 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $54,800, and experienced licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses can clear $94,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $75K enough to live in New Hampshire?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,076/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 27.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary go in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary is worth about $74,660 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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