New Hampshire salaries by occupation
The median worker in New Hampshire earned $52,610 a year in 2024, about $25.29 an hour, 6.3% above the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 470 occupations.
Median pay $52,610 $25.29 per hour
Vs national median +6.3% U.S. $49,500
Workers 683,160 wage and salary
Occupations reported 470 with at least 100 employed
What New Hampshire is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | 10.38× | 930 | $46,360 |
| Cooks, Short Order | 4.27× | 2,840 | $29,000 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 3.39× | 1,660 | $53,860 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.32× | 550 | $67,890 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 3.08× | 3,560 | $46,940 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | 2.82× | 1,000 | $37,010 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 2.52× | 1,970 | $55,450 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.37× | 570 | $56,510 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 2.19× | 640 | $48,820 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2.05× | 1,910 | $171,630 |
Metro areas in New Hampshire
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 2 New Hampshire metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $64,620 | $31.07 | 2,707,940 | #6 |
| Manchester-Nashua | $54,410 | $26.16 | 202,320 | #39 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $238,370 | $114.60 | 410 | #1 of 23 |
| Psychiatrists | $211,370 | $101.62 | 110 | #5 of 10 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,630 | $82.51 | 1,910 | #12 of 49 |
| Dentists, General | $162,040 | $77.90 | 460 | #31 of 46 |
| Marketing Managers | $153,020 | $73.57 | 1,590 | #17 of 47 |
| Purchasing Managers | $153,000 | $73.56 | 510 | #10 of 46 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $152,840 | $73.48 | 290 | #9 of 37 |
| Managers, All Other | $142,650 | $68.58 | 1,280 | #14 of 49 |
| Financial Managers | $141,520 | $68.04 | 4,090 | #21 of 51 |
| Pharmacists | $141,480 | $68.02 | 1,090 | #9 of 51 |
| Chief Executives | $138,910 | $66.78 | 630 | #29 of 33 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $138,090 | $66.39 | 1,400 | #6 of 49 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 21,180 | $107,060 | $51.47 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,460 | $35,440 | $17.04 |
| Cashiers | 19,210 | $31,230 | $15.02 |
| Registered Nurses | 16,580 | $96,830 | $46.55 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 14,990 | $36,330 | $17.47 |
| Office Clerks, General | 13,710 | $48,510 | $23.32 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 12,560 | $46,960 | $22.58 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,550 | $30,320 | $14.58 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,840 | $39,270 | $18.88 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 9,710 | $46,150 | $22.19 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in New Hampshire
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 50
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,720
- Power Plant Operators $72,370
- Tool and Die Makers $68,210
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $67,950
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $66,240
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $63,040
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $62,830
- Machinists $59,910
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,700
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $56,710
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,510
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $55,670
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,450
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $53,560
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,270
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,450
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,290
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,010
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $49,430
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,820
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,780
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,660
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,850
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $47,800
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,580
- Printing Press Operators $47,320
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $47,320
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,940
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,940
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $46,770
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,740
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,500
- Production Workers, All Other $46,460
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $46,360
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,310
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,050
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $45,960
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,460
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $44,450
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,880
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,680
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,010
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $42,750
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $41,590
- Sewing Machine Operators $41,410
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $39,920
- Food Batchmakers $39,510
- Helpers--Production Workers $38,380
- Bakers $38,150
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,760
Office and administrative support 42
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,370
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,850
- Postal Service Clerks $61,110
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $60,670
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $59,800
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $57,830
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,470
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,450
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $56,400
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $56,180
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $55,620
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $53,850
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $52,100
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $51,600
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,410
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,880
- Billing and Posting Clerks $49,640
- Order Clerks $49,200
- Brokerage Clerks $49,030
- Office Clerks, General $48,510
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,550
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $47,310
- Customer Service Representatives $46,960
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,550
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,420
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150
- New Accounts Clerks $45,630
- Bill and Account Collectors $45,440
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $44,120
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $43,720
- File Clerks $42,650
- Tellers $42,470
- Data Entry Keyers $41,940
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $40,860
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $40,130
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,390
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $39,360
- Couriers and Messengers $38,620
- Library Assistants, Clerical $37,010
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $36,320
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $36,230
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $26,600
Healthcare practitioners 39
- Family Medicine Physicians $238,370
- Psychiatrists $211,370
- Dentists, General $162,040
- Pharmacists $141,480
- Physician Assistants $137,330
- Nurse Practitioners $132,440
- Optometrists $130,310
- Veterinarians $128,890
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $101,590
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $100,110
- Physical Therapists $97,200
- Registered Nurses $96,830
- Dental Hygienists $96,740
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $85,630
- Occupational Therapists $84,980
- Speech-Language Pathologists $83,800
- Respiratory Therapists $83,620
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $82,720
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $82,010
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,220
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $79,730
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $77,310
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $76,130
- Surgical Assistants $74,880
- Recreational Therapists $74,780
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,660
- Surgical Technologists $67,490
- Chiropractors $65,780
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $64,620
- Paramedics $60,540
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,350
- Athletic Trainers $55,180
- Opticians, Dispensing $49,400
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,600
- Psychiatric Technicians $48,340
- Medical Records Specialists $48,250
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $47,240
- Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
- Emergency Medical Technicians $45,170
Education and library 38
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary $137,900
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $106,810
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,830
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,840
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $97,250
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $86,520
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $85,980
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $84,540
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,250
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $83,100
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $81,880
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $81,700
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $81,330
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $81,260
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $80,880
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $76,270
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $74,120
- Instructional Coordinators $73,830
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $72,820
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $69,340
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $66,680
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,810
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,430
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $63,870
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,860
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $62,420
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $61,730
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,350
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,530
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $59,670
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $59,280
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $59,160
- Tutors $49,210
- Library Technicians $47,640
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,280
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,500
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,220
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,260
Installation, maintenance and repair 30
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $115,430
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $84,470
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $84,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,800
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $81,150
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $78,960
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $75,230
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $75,060
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $66,000
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $65,580
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,410
- Mechanical Door Repairers $63,660
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,270
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,360
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $59,320
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $58,460
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $58,240
- Medical Equipment Repairers $56,770
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $56,660
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $54,670
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $52,640
- Home Appliance Repairers $52,640
- Motorcycle Mechanics $52,080
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,720
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $51,450
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $50,610
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $49,770
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,840
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $41,810
- Tire Repairers and Changers $36,320
Management 27
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $171,630
- Marketing Managers $153,020
- Purchasing Managers $153,000
- Managers, All Other $142,650
- Financial Managers $141,520
- Chief Executives $138,910
- Industrial Production Managers $138,090
- Natural Sciences Managers $136,200
- Human Resources Managers $128,950
- Fundraising Managers $128,810
- Public Relations Managers $128,600
- Training and Development Managers $128,490
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $128,070
- Medical and Health Services Managers $126,660
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $107,600
- Administrative Services Managers $107,390
- General and Operations Managers $107,060
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $102,530
- Facilities Managers $102,280
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $90,080
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $84,220
- Education Administrators, All Other $81,970
- Social and Community Service Managers $79,980
- Food Service Managers $75,190
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $66,710
- Lodging Managers $65,960
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $50,000
Business and financial 27
- Labor Relations Specialists $106,070
- Financial Risk Specialists $105,830
- Management Analysts $103,810
- Insurance Underwriters $96,100
- Financial and Investment Analysts $91,150
- Project Management Specialists $89,500
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $88,860
- Budget Analysts $87,110
- Accountants and Auditors $82,830
- Compliance Officers $82,530
- Personal Financial Advisors $82,530
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,500
- Credit Analysts $80,750
- Loan Officers $78,670
- Financial Specialists, All Other $78,650
- Cost Estimators $77,720
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,770
- Logisticians $72,810
- Training and Development Specialists $71,740
- Fundraisers $70,220
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $69,170
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,590
- Human Resources Specialists $65,610
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $58,950
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $56,500
- Credit Counselors $53,990
- Tax Preparers $46,650
Construction and extraction 24
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,960
- Construction and Building Inspectors $66,750
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $65,450
- Carpet Installers $63,610
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,770
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,030
- Electricians $61,990
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $61,810
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $61,280
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $60,950
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $60,730
- Carpenters $59,890
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $56,180
- Glaziers $54,800
- Sheet Metal Workers $53,380
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $51,290
- Roofers $50,250
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,600
- Highway Maintenance Workers $49,200
- Pipelayers $48,120
- Construction Laborers $47,950
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,700
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $42,390
- Helpers--Electricians $37,980
Architecture and engineering 20
- Computer Hardware Engineers $152,840
- Electrical Engineers $131,790
- Engineers, All Other $118,630
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $105,560
- Mechanical Engineers $103,890
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $101,680
- Industrial Engineers $100,550
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,990
- Civil Engineers $92,020
- Environmental Engineers $83,880
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $70,730
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $70,190
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,830
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,890
- Surveyors $66,750
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,080
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $64,800
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,090
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,930
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $59,180
Transport and material moving 20
- Crane and Tower Operators $63,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,990
- Commercial Pilots $60,920
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,620
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $53,990
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,490
- Bus Drivers, School $47,700
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $45,110
- Light Truck Drivers $44,980
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $42,690
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,290
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $38,120
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,930
- Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
- Driver/Sales Workers $34,080
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,610
- Taxi Drivers $33,400
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,820
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $31,560
- Parking Attendants $29,380
Life, physical and social science 19
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $103,980
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,490
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,220
- Microbiologists $86,380
- Physical Scientists, All Other $85,030
- School Psychologists $84,110
- Biological Scientists, All Other $82,450
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $81,950
- Chemists $81,780
- Foresters $79,230
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,230
- Urban and Regional Planners $78,070
- Conservation Scientists $67,720
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $57,880
- Social Science Research Assistants $52,650
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $52,610
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $52,510
- Biological Technicians $51,960
- Chemical Technicians $47,240
Personal care and service 18
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $61,000
- Funeral Attendants $53,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $52,860
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $51,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,540
- Skincare Specialists $44,190
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $42,000
- Residential Advisors $40,590
- Animal Trainers $36,410
- Tour and Travel Guides $35,610
- Recreation Workers $35,180
- Childcare Workers $34,570
- Animal Caretakers $32,030
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $31,720
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,520
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $27,620
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $26,460
- Gambling Dealers $26,210
Arts, design, entertainment and media 17
- Art Directors $101,890
- Technical Writers $91,710
- Public Relations Specialists $70,570
- Editors $65,920
- Film and Video Editors $65,360
- Producers and Directors $62,040
- Audio and Video Technicians $61,410
- Writers and Authors $60,690
- Interior Designers $60,650
- Graphic Designers $57,310
- Coaches and Scouts $50,120
- Photographers $48,180
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $43,700
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $41,560
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,060
- Floral Designers $37,280
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $34,600
Computing and mathematics 16
- Computer Network Architects $133,100
- Software Developers $132,420
- Information Security Analysts $129,690
- Database Administrators $121,820
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $117,730
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $110,020
- Computer Systems Analysts $100,700
- Data Scientists $98,970
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $94,610
- Web Developers $93,810
- Computer Occupations, All Other $87,420
- Operations Research Analysts $86,380
- Computer Programmers $80,880
- Computer Network Support Specialists $73,640
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $72,200
- Computer User Support Specialists $64,850
Protective service 15
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,550
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $87,810
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $83,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $80,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $76,920
- Transportation Security Screeners $72,240
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $67,620
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,420
- Firefighters $57,030
- Private Detectives and Investigators $51,990
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $44,960
- Security Guards $44,510
- School Bus Monitors $35,380
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,380
Food preparation and serving 15
- Chefs and Head Cooks $58,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,460
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $45,280
- Waiters and Waitresses $39,270
- Cooks, Restaurant $39,050
- Cooks, Fast Food $37,220
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $36,120
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,110
- Food Preparation Workers $35,170
- Dishwashers $33,390
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $30,670
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,320
- Cooks, Short Order $29,000
- Bartenders $28,100
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,040
Sales 15
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $101,020
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $94,150
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,680
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $62,510
- Insurance Sales Agents $61,190
- Real Estate Sales Agents $55,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,500
- Advertising Sales Agents $48,950
- Travel Agents $48,680
- Counter and Rental Clerks $45,540
- Parts Salespersons $39,780
- Retail Salespersons $35,440
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $34,360
- Telemarketers $33,660
- Cashiers $31,230
Community and social service 13
- Healthcare Social Workers $78,000
- Health Education Specialists $73,580
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,410
- Clergy $66,670
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,630
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $63,810
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,520
- Marriage and Family Therapists $57,220
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $53,860
- Community Health Workers $50,910
- Social and Human Service Assistants $45,910
- Counselors, All Other $45,000
- Rehabilitation Counselors $44,830
Healthcare support 13
- Physical Therapist Assistants $67,150
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $66,560
- Massage Therapists $62,830
- Dental Assistants $50,260
- Medical Assistants $48,040
- Medical Equipment Preparers $47,460
- Phlebotomists $46,460
- Nursing Assistants $46,050
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,260
- Orderlies $39,630
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,610
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,230
- Physical Therapist Aides $34,250
Building and grounds maintenance 7
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $62,910
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $57,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $55,370
- Pest Control Workers $48,750
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $44,540
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,860
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,200
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in New Hampshire?
The median across all occupations is $52,610 a year, or $25.29 an hour, covering 683,160 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in New Hampshire?
Family Medicine Physicians ($238,370), Psychiatrists ($211,370), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($171,630) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does New Hampshire employ the most people in?
General and Operations Managers, with 21,180 employed at a median of $107,060. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. New Hampshire electricity averages 27.33¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.