Nursing Assistants Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $45,720 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $57,410
Employed locally 2,390
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $45,720
    75th
    $47,610
    90th
    $57,410

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,110
    Manhattan, KS $36,110

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,920
    Medical Assistants $48,470
    Dental Assistants $56,110
    Phlebotomists $46,880
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,900
    Medical Equipment Preparers $47,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Manchester, NH is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Manchester, NH is 15.7% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Manchester?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.