Average Salaries in New Hampshire
Explore salaries across 637 occupations in New Hampshire. The average median wage across all tracked occupations is $66.1K, +7.4% vs the national average. See the highest-paying roles, where the jobs are, and how local wages compare to the rest of the country.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2024 estimates. Coverage: 637 occupations and 666,030 total jobs in New Hampshire.
How the state compares
New Hampshire pays modestly above the national average. Most occupations here earn more than their national equivalents, but the gap is smaller than in top-tier markets.
New Hampshire has a smaller labor market. Some occupations may have limited local demand or a narrower range of employers.
The highest-paid occupation tracked here is Family Medicine Physicians. Drill into any occupation below to see its local pay distribution, employment, and how it compares to the national market.
Top-paying and largest occupations in New Hampshire
Two different lenses on the local labor market: which occupations pay the most, and which employ the most workers. The highest-paid list tends to favor specialized professional and technical roles. The largest list reflects where the everyday jobs actually are.
Top wages
Highest-paid occupations in New Hampshire
| Occupation | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $238.4K | 410 |
| Psychiatrists | $211.4K | 110 |
| Podiatrists | $211.0K | N/A |
| Physicists | $179.4K | 30 |
| Computer And Information Systems Managers | $177.2K | N/A |
| Architectural And Engineering Managers | $171.6K | 1,910 |
| Dentists, General | $162.0K | 460 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $154.8K | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $153.0K | 1,590 |
| Purchasing Managers | $153.0K | 510 |
Most jobs
Largest occupations in New Hampshire
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| General And Operations Managers | 21,180 | $107.1K |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,460 | $35.4K |
| Cashiers | 19,210 | $31.2K |
| Registered Nurses | 16,580 | $96.8K |
| Stockers And Order Fillers | 14,990 | $36.3K |
| Office Clerks, General | 13,710 | $48.5K |
| Customer Service Representatives | 12,560 | $47.0K |
| Fast Food And Counter Workers | 12,550 | $30.3K |
| Waiters And Waitresses | 10,840 | $39.3K |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 9,710 | $46.2K |
What New Hampshire specializes in
The location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here compared to the national average. A value above 1.00 means the occupation is more common in New Hampshire than in the country as a whole, which signals what this state is known for.
Location quotient
Most concentrated occupations in New Hampshire
| Occupation | Location quotient | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Workers And Plastic Workers, All Other | 10.38 | $46.4K |
| Textile, Apparel, And Furnishings Workers, All Other | 5.29 | $39.9K |
| Hydrologic Technicians | 4.58 | $77.1K |
| Cooks, Short Order | 4.27 | $29.0K |
| Orthotists And Prosthetists | 4.13 | $82.7K |
| Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons | 4.02 | N/A |
| Desktop Publishers | 3.47 | N/A |
| Community And Social Service Specialists, All Other | 3.39 | $53.9K |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists And Technicians | 3.32 | $67.9K |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 3.24 | $63.0K |
Peer markets
Comparable states
| State | Average median | Highest-paid occupation |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $86.2K | Obstetricians And Gynecologists |
| California | $77.6K | Chief Executives |
| Washington | $77.0K | Podiatrists |
| New York | $76.7K | Physicians, All Other |
| Massachusetts | $75.6K | Dentists, All Other Specialists |
| New Jersey | $73.7K | Physicians, All Other |
| Alaska | $73.0K | Dentists, General |
| Connecticut | $72.7K | Nurse Anesthetists |
Metros inside New Hampshire
Salaries can vary a lot within a single state. Urban metro areas typically pay more than rural regions, and specific industries cluster in particular cities. Drill into any metro below for its own full salary breakdown.
Inside this state
Major metros in New Hampshire
| Metro | Average median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $67.5K | 196,830 |
Common salary questions for New Hampshire
What does "average median" mean? +
It is the average of all occupation-level medians in this area. It gives a rough sense of the overall wage level here compared to other states or metros, but it is not the same as a household income figure or a single blended salary.
What is a location quotient? +
A location quotient (LQ) compares how concentrated an occupation is in this area versus the national average. An LQ of 2.0 means the occupation is twice as concentrated here as it is nationally. High-LQ occupations are what this area specializes in.
How are comparable areas selected? +
Peer areas are other states with a similar overall wage level and employment size. They give you a quick sense of how this area ranks among places with a comparable labor market.