Certified Nursing Assistant in New Hampshire

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for NH. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$46,050

trending_up +16.5% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, New Hampshire.

engineering

7,190

Jobs (NH)

monitoring Stable

+2.3%

10-yr job growth

payments

$140

Licensing fees

schedule

4-12 weeks

Time to complete

route How to become a certified nursing assistant in New Hampshire

To become a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), which is the title for CNAs in New Hampshire, you must complete a state-approved training program of at least 100 hours, including both classroom and clinical instruction. Following this, you need to pass the New Hampshire Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, which includes a written and a practical skills component. Finally, you must submit an application to the New Hampshire Board of Nursing, which includes a mandatory criminal background check and an application fee. New Hampshire also offers reciprocity for out-of-state CNAs with active licenses and comparable training, provided they meet specific work experience or re-testing requirements.

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10th percentile (entry) $37,400

25th percentile $40,790

50th (median) $46,050

75th percentile $49,730

90th (experienced) $58,530

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for New Hampshire. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist New Hampshire requirements

Licensing body	New Hampshire Board of Nursing
State license	Required
Education	Minimum 100-hour state-approved training program (at least 75 hours in-class/theory and 25 hours clinical, or 40 hours theory and 60 hours clinical, or 50 hours classroom/lab and 60 hours clinical, or 110 hours total with 50 hours online and 16 hours lab and 60 hours clinical)
Exam	National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) via Credentia ($105)
Application fee	$35
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	24.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Minimum age of 18 and a high school diploma or GED are required. A criminal background check with fingerprinting is mandatory. Renewal requires 24 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of paid employment performing nursing or nursing-related services under the supervision of a licensed nurse within the past 2 years, OR successful completion of a state-approved competency test within the past 2 years. Physical exam and TB test also required.

Source: New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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10-year growth

+2.3%

Average

Annual openings

204,100

Nationwide per year

Total employment

1,441,500

Nationwide

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Frequently asked questions

What's required to work as a certified nursing assistant in New Hampshire? expand_more

The path to certified nursing assistant licensure in New Hampshire: complete the required education (Minimum 100-hour state-approved training program (at least 75 hours in-class/theory and 25 hours clinical, or 40 hours theory and 60 hours clinical, or 50 hours classroom/lab and 60 hours clinical, or 110 hours total with 50 hours online and 16 hours lab and 60 hours clinical)), pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) via Credentia, and submit your application ($35 fee).

Does New Hampshire require certified nursing assistant licensure? expand_more

You cannot practice as a certified nursing assistant in New Hampshire without a state license from New Hampshire Board of Nursing. The required exam is the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) via Credentia.

How much do certified nursing assistants make in New Hampshire? expand_more

New Hampshire certified nursing assistants bring home a median salary of $46,050. This exceeds the $39,530 national median by 16%. The range spans from $37,400 at the entry level to $58,530 for top earners.

How expensive is certified nursing assistant licensing in New Hampshire? expand_more

Plan on spending varies total — that covers exam fee ($105) and application fee ($35) plus your education and training.

How quickly can I become a certified nursing assistant in New Hampshire? expand_more

In New Hampshire, becoming a certified nursing assistant generally takes 4-12 weeks, accounting for education requirements, hands-on training, and the exam process.

How many CE hours do certified nursing assistants need in New Hampshire? expand_more

Yes — certified nursing assistants in New Hampshire must complete 24.0 CE hours every 2.0 years to stay licensed.