"How long does home health aide in New Hampshire training take?"

"The primary New Hampshire license requires approximately 200 hours of qualifying experience, which is roughly 0.1 years of full-time work."

"Do home health aides need a license in New Hampshire?"

"Yes. New Hampshire requires state-level licensing or registration for home health aides, administered by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

"What apprenticeships are available for home health aides in New Hampshire?"

"In New Hampshire, registered apprenticeships are administered through the New Hampshire Department of Education - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Home Health Aide in New Hampshire

Q: "How much do home health aides earn in New Hampshire?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), home health aides in New Hampshire earned a median annual wage of approximately $38,760. Employment concentration in New Hampshire is roughly 0.50 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for home health aides in New Hampshire?"

"New Hampshire currently employs approximately 9,440 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 17.0% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

New Hampshire home health and personal care aides earn a median annual wage of $38,760 ($18.64/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 9,440 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 8.3% above the national median of $35,800 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $38,760 ($18.64/hr)
25th percentile: $36,190 per year
75th percentile: $45,270 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $47,770 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $31,950 per year
Workers employed in New Hampshire: 9,440
Versus national median: 8.3% above the U.S. median of $35,800
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.50 - this occupation is less concentrated in New Hampshire than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

New Hampshire employs approximately 9,440 home health aides according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $38,760 ¹. Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 17.0% from 2024 to 2034, with about 765,800 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a home health aide in New Hampshire, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About How to Become a Home Health Aide in New Hampshire

How to become a home health aide in New Hampshire? New Hampshire requires credentials such as Nursing Assistant, Licensed (LNA), Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA). The licensing authority is the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? The primary license requires approximately 200 hours of experience (roughly 0.1 years of full-time work) ³.

Do I need a license in New Hampshire? Yes. New Hampshire has licensing or registration requirements for home health aides. The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do home health aides earn in New Hampshire? The median annual wage for home health aides in New Hampshire is $38,760 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $31,950 and experienced professionals can earn $47,770 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Median wage (New Hampshire): $38,760 per year ¹
Exam requirement: State exam required

Home Health Aide License Requirements in New Hampshire

The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification oversees home health aide licensing in New Hampshire ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Nursing Assistant, Licensed (LNA)	Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA) perform routine nursing-related services to patients in health care facilities and clinics, under the training or supervision of a registered nurse or licensed pra…
Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA)	A Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA) is licensed nursing assistant (LNA) who has completed a Board-approved medication administration program conducted by a Board-approved Registered Nurse.

Additional Requirements

Background check: Background check required
Exam: State exam required
Experience: No experience required

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Home Health Aide Wages by Metro Area in New Hampshire

Home Health and Personal Care Aides Wages by Metro Area in New Hampshire

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), home health and personal care aides wages in New Hampshire vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Boston-Cambridge-Newton	72,420	$40,910	$42,240	$36,810	$47,410
Manchester-Nashua	3,000	$39,190	$40,170	$31,520	$46,820

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Top Metros for Home health aides in New Hampshire

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest home health aide employment within New Hampshire according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Manchester-Nashua	3,000	$39,190

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for home health aides in New Hampshire? New Hampshire currently employs approximately 9,440 home health aides ¹. Nationally, home health aide employment is projected to grow 17.0% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a home health aide in New Hampshire with an out-of-state license? Contact the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in New Hampshire? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in New Hampshire.

How much do home health aides earn in New Hampshire compared to the national average? The median annual wage for home health aides in New Hampshire is $38,760, which is $3,860 above the national median of $34,900 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification - Licensing Information: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/new-hampshire-board-nursing ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)