Average and median wage in New Hampshire
Half of the 683,290 workers in New Hampshire earn less than $55,880 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $71,360, or $34.31 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $33,030 or less and the top 10% $126,930 or more. The average is about the same as the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 10% more than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $33K10th
- $40K25th
- $56KMedian
- $82K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | New Hampshire per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,360 | $34.31 | $69,770 |
| Median | $55,880 | $26.87 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $33,030 | $15.88 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $39,860 | $19.16 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $81,780 | $39.32 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $126,930 | $61.02 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in New Hampshire
- Manchester$72,800
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $72,800 | $56,530 | $60,044 | 106 | $526,340 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in New Hampshire
- Physicians, All Other · Manchester$314,930
- Pediatricians, General · Manchester$288,830
- Chief Executives · Manchester$282,780
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Manchester$280,620
- Nurse Anesthetists · Manchester$261,280
- Family Medicine Physicians · Manchester$254,800
- Podiatrists · Manchester$233,950
- Dentists, General · Manchester$211,430
- Architectural and Engineering Managers · Manchester$194,790
- Natural Sciences Managers · Manchester$186,230
Most common jobs in New Hampshire
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 23,880 | $39,240 | $36,200 | $38,600 |
| General and Operations Managers | 22,110 | $146,910 | $124,680 | $152,330 |
| Cashiers | 17,250 | $33,380 | $33,840 | $32,300 |
| Registered Nurses | 15,390 | $97,900 | $99,700 | $96,880 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,540 | $32,120 | $31,590 | $31,370 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 14,400 | $38,630 | $36,780 | $36,970 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 12,750 | $49,560 | $47,300 | $50,970 |
| Office Clerks, General | 12,740 | $50,640 | $49,020 | $51,050 |
| Software Developers | 10,840 | $144,530 | $139,720 | $153,810 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,030 | $43,380 | $38,430 | $43,550 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in New Hampshire
New Hampshire income tax and take-home pay
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay only loses federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
New Hampshire at a glance
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Salary in New Hampshire: questions
What is the average salary in New Hampshire?
$71,360 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is about the same as the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in New Hampshire?
$55,880 a year: half of New Hampshire workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in New Hampshire?
$34.31 an hour on average, and $26.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in New Hampshire pays the most?
Manchester, with an average of $72,800 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is New Hampshire expensive to live in?
BEA puts New Hampshire prices 4% above the U.S. average (price parity 104.2). Within the state, Manchester 106 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in New Hampshire.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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