Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Portsmouth is 240.
  • LPNs in Portsmouth earn an average of $60,310 per year or $29.00 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire LPNs who work in Portsmouth is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Portsmouth is less than 1%.

Rankings for Portsmouth

  • Ranks #1 in New Hampshire for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in New Hampshire for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #39 in the nation for salary and #73 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #423 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Portsmouth LPNs earn an average of $60,310 or $29.00 per hour which is 1% more than the New Hampshire average salary of $59,140.

AveragePortsmouthNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$29$28.432.00%
Annual Salary$60,310$59,1401.98%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Portsmouth LPNs earn an average of $60,310 or $29.00 per hour which is 16% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AveragePortsmouthU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29$24.9316.33%
Annual Salary$60,310$51,85016.32%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Portsmouth earns an average annual salary of $59,879 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $59,140. per year.

Cost-of-living in Portsmouth is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Portsmouth residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Hampshire average.

  • New Hampshire average salary is $59,140.
  • New Hampshire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,024.
  • Portsmouth average salary is $60,310.
  • Portsmouth cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,879.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Portsmouth$60,310100.72%$59,879
New Hampshire$59,140103.71%$57,024
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Portsmouth, 50% of LPNs earn between $59,080 and $62,080 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $74,200, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $47,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year24Under $47,940
15%2 – 4 years36$47,940 – $59,080
25%5 – 9 years60$59,080 – $61,090
25%10 – 14 years60$61,090 – $62,080
15%15 – 20 years36$61,090 – $74,200
10%20+ years24Above $74,200
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $60,310, Portsmouth LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($117,850), and Registered Nurses ($79,880).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($37,040).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$117,850
Registered Nurses$79,880
LPNs$60,310
Nursing Assistants$37,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Portsmouth LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Portsmouth is 240.

LPNs earn an average of $60,310 per year or $29.00 per hour in Portsmouth.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Portsmouth LPNs earn an average of $59,879 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Portsmouth are Nurse Practitioners($117,850), Registered Nurses($79,880), LPNs($60,310).


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