ICU Nurse salary in New Hampshire
A icu nurse in New Hampshire earns an estimated $111,660 a year ($53.68/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $92,830 and $121,410. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
ICU Nurse — New Hampshire
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$111,660
Near nationalHourly
$53.68/hr
- Typical range
- $92,830–$121,410
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $137,970
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $84,680
- Newer nurses
ICU Nurse pay by city in New Hampshire
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $110,430 | $53.09 |
ICU Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How New Hampshire compares to states with similar icu nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in New Hampshire
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects icu nurse pay in New Hampshire
Pay slightly above the national median. For a icu 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
Public wage data does not report ICU Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in New Hampshire (May 2025) and applies a 1.12× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official New Hampshire wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $109,260 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for New Hampshire, based on national pay and local pay levels — 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.
ICU Nurse salary in New Hampshire — FAQ
- How much does a icu nurse make in New Hampshire?
- A icu nurse in New Hampshire earns an estimated $111,660 a year — about $53.68 an hour, with most between $92,830 and $121,410. 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 icu nurses?
- For pay, New Hampshire sits roughly in line with the national average for icu nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $111,660 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New Hampshire pays icu nurses the most?
- Among New Hampshire metros we track, Manchester tends to have the highest estimated pay for icu nurses, at roughly $110,430 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New Hampshire icu nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a icu nurse is about $109,260 a year, versus an estimated $111,660 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 specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report ICU Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in New Hampshire (May 2025) and applies a 1.12× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national icu nurse pay adjusted for New Hampshire. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.