What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Chief Nurse's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Chief Nurse's salary?

An Assistant Chief Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $69,854 for beginners, reaching about $71,480 at mid-level, and approach $78,257 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Chief Nurse?

Assistant Chief Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Chief Nurse roles are District of Columbia $82,826, California $82,512, Massachusetts $81,412. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Chief Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Chief Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Chief Engineer: $298,511; Chief Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): $261,800; Chief Nurse Anesthetist: $261,784; chief nurse officer: $241,574; Associate Chief Nurse: $239,318.

Assistant Chief Nurse Salary in New Hampshire

How much does an Assistant Chief Nurse make in New Hampshire? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Chief Nurse in New Hampshire is $75,625 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Assistant Chief Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,739
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,464 to $86,154
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,212

10% $56,212

50% (Median) $75,625

90% $95,739

Assistant Chief Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,154	$7,179	$1,657	$41
Average	$75,625	$6,302	$1,454	$36
25th Percentile	$65,464	$5,455	$1,259	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Nurse Salaries

An Assistant Chief Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chief Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,854
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,180
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,480
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,186
Expert (over 8 years): $78,257

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Chief Nurse	less than 1 year	$69,854
Early Career Level Assistant Chief Nurse	1-2 years	$70,180
Mid-Level Level Assistant Chief Nurse	2-4 years	$71,480
Senior-Level Level Assistant Chief Nurse	5-8 years	$75,186
Expert Level Assistant Chief Nurse	over 8 years	$78,257

How Do Assistant Chief Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Chief Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,826.
California: $82,512.
Massachusetts: $81,412.

District of Columbia $82,826 California $82,512 Massachusetts $81,412 Washington $81,113 New Jersey $81,083 Alaska $80,978 Connecticut $79,946 New York $79,527

Hawaii $78,188 Rhode Island $77,560 Maryland $77,133 Minnesota $76,550 Colorado $76,325 Illinois $76,251 Oregon $75,966 Delaware $75,757

New Hampshire $75,625 Virginia $75,330 Pennsylvania $74,470 Nevada $74,036 North Dakota $73,894 Michigan $73,670 Wisconsin $73,587 Vermont $73,423

Texas $72,967 Maine $72,937 Arizona $72,892 Ohio $72,839 Georgia $72,151 Indiana $71,807 Wyoming $71,740 Utah $71,635

Iowa $71,590 Kansas $71,231 Louisiana $71,126 North Carolina $71,089 Missouri $71,074 Florida $70,782 Montana $70,625 Nebraska $70,475

Kentucky $70,393 South Carolina $70,094 Tennessee $69,907 Idaho $69,832 New Mexico $69,286 Oklahoma $69,166 Alabama $68,725 South Dakota $67,984

Arkansas $67,580 West Virginia $67,364 Mississippi $66,713

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief Nurse

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Moultonborough: $74,935
Newbury: $75,508
New Hampton: $75,256

Moultonborough, NH $74,935

Newbury, NH $75,508

New Hampton, NH $75,256

New London, NH $75,386

Chichester, NH $74,299

North Sandwich, NH $74,493

North Sutton, NH $75,389

Northwood, NH $76,046

North Woodstock, NH $74,543

Pittsfield, NH $75,066

Plymouth, NH $74,815

Rumney, NH $74,478

Salisbury, NH $75,130

Sanbornton, NH $75,227

South Newbury, NH $75,550

South Sutton, NH $75,482

Stinson Lake, NH $74,569

Suncook, NH $74,819

Tilton, NH $74,849

Warner, NH $75,422

Warren, NH $74,453

Washington, NH $75,775

Weare, NH $76,226

Wentworth, NH $74,457

Springfield, NH $75,322

Thornton, NH $74,637

Wilmot, NH $75,346

Winnisquam, NH $75,160

Nottingham, NH $76,755

West Nottingham, NH $76,561

Woodstock, NH $74,618

Concord, NH $74,089

Bow, NH $75,292

Loudon, NH $74,406

Keene, NH $75,419

Antrim, NH $76,234

Ashuelot, NH $75,395

Bennington, NH $76,548

Chesterfield, NH $75,016

Dublin, NH $76,511

Sullivan, NH $75,357

Swanzey, NH $75,473

Fitzwilliam, NH $76,587

Gilsum, NH $75,250

Hancock, NH $76,476

Amherst, NH $78,124

Auburn, NH $76,698

Brookline, NH $79,143

Candia, NH $76,610

Chester, NH $77,236

Deerfield, NH $76,342

Derry, NH $78,043

East Candia, NH $76,824

East Derry, NH $78,286

Epping, NH $77,295

Francestown, NH $76,812

Fremont, NH $77,440

Goffstown, NH $76,601

Dunbarton, NH $75,805

Greenfield, NH $76,966

Greenville, NH $78,582

Hollis, NH $79,817

Hudson, NH $80,141

Litchfield, NH $79,373

Londonderry, NH $78,478

Merrimack, NH $79,082

Milford, NH $78,724

Mont Vernon, NH $77,514

Nashua, NH $80,178

New Boston, NH $76,947

New Ipswich, NH $77,917

North Salem, NH $78,911

Pelham, NH $79,716

Harrisville, NH $76,355

Hinsdale, NH $75,342

Jaffrey, NH $76,785

Marlborough, NH $75,707

Marlow, NH $75,149

Nelson, NH $76,074

Peterborough, NH $77,094

Rindge, NH $77,224

Spofford, NH $75,147

Stoddard, NH $75,892

Troy, NH $75,837

West Chesterfield, NH $75,002

Westmoreland, NH $74,912

West Peterborough, NH $77,119

West Swanzey, NH $75,394

Winchester, NH $75,471

Littleton, NH $74,782

Berlin, NH $74,582

Bethlehem, NH $74,721

Bretton Woods, NH $74,510

Colebrook, NH $74,490

Errol, NH $74,029

Franconia, NH $74,603

Gorham, NH $74,420

Groveton, NH $74,625

Jefferson, NH $74,642

Lancaster, NH $74,715

Lisbon, NH $74,630

Sugar Hill, NH $74,666

Milan, NH $74,452

Mount Washington, NH $74,468

North Stratford, NH $74,485

Pittsburg, NH $74,251

Randolph, NH $74,461

Twin Mountain, NH $74,701

West Stewartstown, NH $74,471

Whitefield, NH $74,742

Acworth, NH $74,817

Alstead, NH $74,909

Charlestown, NH $74,831

Drewsville, NH $75,025

Lempster, NH $75,143

South Acworth, NH $74,929

Walpole, NH $74,971

North Walpole, NH $75,024

Raymond, NH $77,137

Salem, NH $79,090

Lyndeborough, NH $77,470

Temple, NH $77,584

Wilton, NH $78,083

Windham, NH $79,088

Manchester, NH $76,602

Hooksett, NH $76,417

Bedford, NH $76,842

Waterville Valley, NH $74,441

Andover, NH $75,192

Ashland, NH $74,890

Barnstead, NH $75,375

Belmont, NH $75,066

Bradford, NH $75,782

Bristol, NH $74,901

Campton, NH $74,615

Canterbury, NH $74,425

Center Barnstead, NH $75,597

Center Harbor, NH $74,935

Center Sandwich, NH $74,641

Contoocook, NH $74,988

Danbury, NH $75,288

East Andover, NH $75,197

Elkins, NH $75,362

Epsom, NH $75,028

Franklin, NH $75,053

Gilmanton, NH $75,145

Glencliff, NH $74,542

Grafton, NH $74,863

Hebron, NH $74,644

Henniker, NH $75,873

Hill, NH $75,240

Hillsborough, NH $76,120

Holderness, NH $74,776

Laconia, NH $75,351

Gilford, NH $75,344

Lincoln, NH $74,638

Lochmere, NH $75,021

Canaan, NH $74,631

Claremont, NH $74,894

Cornish, NH $74,587

Cornish Flat, NH $74,601

Enfield, NH $74,729

Enfield Center, NH $74,805

Etna, NH $74,526

Georges Mills, NH $75,143

Goshen, NH $75,491

Grantham, NH $74,845

Guild, NH $75,180

Hanover, NH $74,703

Lebanon, NH $74,674

Haverhill, NH $74,633

Lyme, NH $74,477

Lyme Center, NH $74,478

Meriden, NH $74,705

Monroe, NH $74,632

Newport, NH $74,994

North Haverhill, NH $74,626

Orford, NH $74,464

Piermont, NH $74,448

Pike, NH $74,509

Plainfield, NH $74,540

Sunapee, NH $75,360

West Lebanon, NH $74,701

Woodsville, NH $74,559

Portsmouth, NH $78,644

Newington, NH $77,690

Alton, NH $75,773

Alton Bay, NH $75,464

Atkinson, NH $78,846

Bartlett, NH $74,592

Center Conway, NH $74,536

Center Ossipee, NH $74,831

Center Strafford, NH $76,399

Center Tuftonboro, NH $74,958

Chocorua, NH $74,692

Conway, NH $74,646

Danville, NH $77,931

Dover, NH $77,882

Madbury, NH $77,739

Durham, NH $78,128

Barrington, NH $76,909

East Hampstead, NH $78,487

East Kingston, NH $78,265

East Wakefield, NH $75,078

Eaton Center, NH $74,612

Exeter, NH $77,979

Farmington, NH $76,153

South Tamworth, NH $74,653

Strafford, NH $76,114

Stratham, NH $78,294

Tamworth, NH $74,719

Union, NH $75,805

West Ossipee, NH $74,826

Wolfeboro, NH $75,461

Wolfeboro Falls, NH $75,493

Wonalancet, NH $74,609

Freedom, NH $74,715

Gilmanton Iron Works, NH $75,283

Glen, NH $74,681

Rochester, NH $76,881

Greenland, NH $78,552

Hampstead, NH $78,522

Hampton, NH $78,228

Hampton Falls, NH $78,169

Intervale, NH $74,701

Jackson, NH $74,497

Kearsarge, NH $74,833

Kingston, NH $78,271

Madison, NH $74,714

Melvin Village, NH $75,019

Milton, NH $75,909

Milton Mills, NH $75,324

Mirror Lake, NH $75,422

New Castle, NH $78,558

New Durham, NH $75,842

Newfields, NH $78,042

Newmarket, NH $78,121

Newton, NH $78,576

Newton Junction, NH $78,629

North Conway, NH $74,783

Lee, NH $77,640

North Hampton, NH $78,376

Ossipee, NH $74,873

Plaistow, NH $78,770

Rollinsford, NH $77,738

Rye, NH $78,602

Rye Beach, NH $78,415

Sanbornville, NH $75,150

Sandown, NH $77,895

Seabrook, NH $78,169

Silver Lake, NH $74,691

Somersworth, NH $77,378

Effingham, NH $74,799

Meredith, NH $75,387

Bath, NH $74,579

Assistant Chief Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chief Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$65,464

Average $75,625/year

$86,154

$5,455

Average $6,302/month

$7,179

$1,259

Average $1,454/week

$1,657

$31

Average $36/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,154	$7,179	$1,657	$41
Average	$75,625	$6,302	$1,454	$36
25th Percentile	$65,464	$5,455	$1,259	$31

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