Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in New Hampshire, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 40 largest places in New Hampshire, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | 115,643 | $81,007 | $1,564 | 3.3% | 34.0% |
| 2 | Nashua | 91,294 | $96,326 | $1,737 | 4.2% | 41.2% |
| 3 | Concord | 44,375 | $84,902 | $1,441 | 4.1% | 42.3% |
| 4 | Dover | 33,364 | $94,829 | $1,607 | 4.1% | 52.0% |
| 5 | Rochester | 33,144 | $80,836 | $1,369 | 2.7% | 27.1% |
| 6 | Keene | 22,939 | $78,445 | $1,342 | 2.0% | 44.1% |
| 7 | Portsmouth | 22,545 | $106,219 | $1,869 | 2.5% | 64.0% |
| 8 | Derry | 21,339 | $91,673 | $1,549 | 3.2% | 36.7% |
| 9 | Laconia | 17,085 | $73,218 | $1,224 | 3.1% | 27.2% |
| 10 | Lebanon | 14,999 | $98,147 | $1,744 | 0.8% | 57.5% |
| 11 | Claremont | 13,078 | $59,096 | $1,146 | 4.2% | 21.7% |
| 12 | Londonderry | 12,225 | $119,571 | $1,952 | 4.6% | 46.0% |
| 13 | Somersworth | 12,111 | $74,504 | $1,477 | 2.8% | 31.4% |
| 14 | Durham | 10,681 | $112,070 | $1,302 | 4.5% | 75.4% |
| 15 | Hampton | 10,101 | $97,163 | $1,654 | 2.8% | 44.2% |
| 16 | Exeter | 9,964 | $87,346 | $1,711 | 4.9% | 57.4% |
| 17 | Berlin | 9,383 | $45,180 | $815 | 7.1% | 14.1% |
| 18 | Milford | 8,956 | $78,684 | $1,557 | 2.7% | 33.6% |
| 19 | Franklin | 8,799 | $71,648 | $1,110 | 2.8% | 19.1% |
| 20 | Hanover | 8,479 | $153,281 | $2,254 | 8.2% | 89.2% |
| 21 | Hudson | 7,469 | $95,842 | $1,722 | 3.0% | 28.7% |
| 22 | South Hooksett | 5,902 | $130,000 | $1,471 | 1.3% | 37.9% |
| 23 | Hooksett | 5,876 | $101,053 | $1,811 | 4.6% | 41.4% |
| 24 | Newmarket | 5,679 | $87,196 | $1,701 | 1.1% | 48.9% |
| 25 | Suncook | 5,432 | $79,836 | $1,091 | 0.4% | 31.4% |
| 26 | East Merrimack | 5,081 | $87,311 | $1,952 | 0.1% | 42.0% |
| 27 | Plymouth | 4,969 | $89,500 | $1,296 | 7.2% | 63.7% |
| 28 | Newport | 4,758 | $78,174 | $1,378 | 2.6% | 29.8% |
| 29 | Pinardville | 4,418 | $79,340 | $1,082 | 1.2% | 37.9% |
| 30 | Littleton | 4,114 | $53,082 | $932 | 5.0% | 23.6% |
| 31 | Farmington | 3,924 | $55,029 | $1,076 | 4.7% | 11.8% |
| 32 | Conway | 3,879 | $59,167 | $1,041 | 17.2% | 38.0% |
| 33 | Raymond | 3,645 | $73,066 | $994 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| 34 | Goffstown | 3,490 | $132,997 | $1,233 | 0.4% | 50.9% |
| 35 | Jaffrey | 3,277 | $99,667 | $869 | 5.7% | 23.2% |
| 36 | Tilton Northfield | 3,101 | $66,705 | $998 | 3.0% | 28.4% |
| 37 | Henniker | 2,993 | $76,326 | $1,056 | 2.6% | 24.4% |
| 38 | Epping | 2,796 | $95,273 | $1,315 | 0.6% | 34.0% |
| 39 | Meredith | 2,617 | $59,375 | $1,046 | 5.6% | 36.1% |
| 40 | Hampton Beach | 2,605 | $82,557 | $1,375 | 9.5% | 34.0% |
New Hampshire is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 1,394,868 residents, a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $99,031. The unemployment rate was 2.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 104.2 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,031 | 7 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 3 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.1% | 49 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 104.2 | 43 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 9 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 6.1% | 32 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the New England division: Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · Rhode Island · Vermont.
New Hampshire is in the Northeast region (New England division) and has 1,394,868 residents (the 41st largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 43.3. Its economy produced about $131,158 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 40th among states and DC, equal to $94,029 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 2.6% in 2026M09, which is 3rd lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.1% of employment, 49th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $55,880 a year ($26.87 an hour), 10% above the national median ($55,880 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in New Hampshire are Retail Salespersons (23,880 jobs, median $36,200); General and Operations Managers (22,110 jobs, median $124,680); Cashiers (17,250 jobs, median $33,840); Registered Nurses (15,390 jobs, median $99,700); Fast Food and Counter Workers (14,540 jobs, median $31,590). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Computer and Information Systems Managers (median $176,540); Architectural and Engineering Managers (median $172,240); Financial Managers (median $144,730). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in sales and related (1.2 times the national share of workers) and management (1.1 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in New Hampshire: the regional price parity is 104.2 against 100 for the whole country (43rd lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,491 a month and the median household income $99,031, so a year of rent equals 18.1% of income; the median home value is $402,500. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: No state tax on wages. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
6.1% of residents were born abroad and 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 72.0% drive alone, 0.5% use public transit and 16.8% work from home; 17.2% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18,342 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 12,539 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12,491 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12,238 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11,771 | 9.0% |
| Government and government enterprises | 11,564 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 8,974 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8,457 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5,712 | 4.4% |
| Information | 5,529 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5,428 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 4,078 | 3.1% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 3,004 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 2,904 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 2,145 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 2,119 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 1,826 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,495 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 294 | 0.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 249 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 900 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 32,900 | -0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 67,100 | -0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 133,400 | -1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 10,700 | -1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 32,900 | -1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 101,300 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 130,800 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 79,900 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 26,400 | +3.1% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 89,500 | +1.5% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 705,800 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 85,090 | 124.5 | 1.09 | $49,330 | $34,610 | $75,350 | +4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 57,550 | 84.2 | 0.96 | $36,490 | $23,190 | $58,410 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 51,160 | 74.9 | 0.85 | $43,880 | $30,350 | $64,390 | -1% |
| Sales and Related | 70,490 | 103.2 | 1.19 | $38,410 | $29,720 | $96,990 | -0% |
| Management | 54,530 | 79.8 | 1.11 | $131,870 | $68,640 | $239,190 | +4% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 41,580 | 60.9 | 0.90 | $81,490 | $50,630 | $134,400 | -1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 45,550 | 66.7 | 1.06 | $96,400 | $49,280 | $175,360 | +11% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 40,450 | 59.2 | 1.01 | $60,490 | $36,010 | $96,620 | -0% |
| Production | 38,970 | 57.0 | 1.04 | $49,610 | $37,990 | $77,540 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 25,360 | 37.1 | 0.73 | $45,960 | $35,940 | $60,540 | +20% |
| Construction and Extraction | 25,770 | 37.7 | 0.91 | $60,080 | $42,830 | $92,710 | +1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 27,540 | 40.3 | 1.03 | $62,190 | $41,450 | $97,570 | +4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 25,440 | 37.2 | 1.10 | $107,240 | $58,400 | $174,420 | -2% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 21,050 | 30.8 | 1.05 | $43,040 | $31,980 | $59,660 | +14% |
| Protective Service | 12,010 | 17.6 | 0.72 | $60,420 | $37,170 | $96,390 | +21% |
| Personal Care and Service | 16,130 | 23.6 | 1.13 | $37,420 | $26,570 | $61,520 | +3% |
| Community and Social Service | 12,600 | 18.4 | 1.07 | $58,210 | $39,270 | $88,610 | -0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 14,300 | 20.9 | 1.24 | $96,850 | $59,920 | $164,050 | -3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 6,950 | 10.2 | 0.77 | $59,350 | $37,050 | $105,660 | -5% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 5,990 | 8.8 | 0.93 | $79,590 | $46,800 | $139,220 | -4% |
| Legal | 4,090 | 6.0 | 0.71 | $88,610 | $50,550 | $233,110 | -14% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 700 | 1.0 | 0.37 | $46,800 | $28,740 | $65,490 | +28% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.8% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.5% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 23,880 | 1.39 | $36,200 | $29,590 | $49,710 | +2% |
| General and Operations Managers | 22,110 | 1.44 | $124,680 | $61,100 | $264,270 | +18% |
| Cashiers | 17,250 | 1.27 | $33,840 | $27,380 | $38,990 | +3% |
| Registered Nurses | 15,390 | 1.04 | $99,700 | $75,610 | $123,190 | +2% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 14,540 | 0.86 | $31,590 | $22,580 | $38,440 | +1% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 14,400 | 1.16 | $36,780 | $29,810 | $48,650 | -1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 12,750 | 1.12 | $47,300 | $33,950 | $66,280 | +6% |
| Office Clerks, General | 12,740 | 1.18 | $49,020 | $32,550 | $71,470 | +9% |
| Software Developers | 10,840 | 1.46 | $139,720 | $92,510 | $205,370 | +3% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,030 | 1.01 | $38,430 | $21,060 | $72,810 | +9% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,440 | 0.50 | $38,760 | $31,950 | $47,770 | +8% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,420 | 0.97 | $39,150 | $30,060 | $51,280 | +6% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 9,050 | 1.21 | $48,080 | $34,380 | $63,690 | +1% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,340 | 0.64 | $42,110 | $33,960 | $53,560 | +5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 7,880 | 1.26 | $38,440 | $28,920 | $48,780 | +5% |
| Nursing Assistants | 7,810 | 1.23 | $47,870 | $39,140 | $59,660 | +13% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 7,600 | 1.20 | $73,250 | $48,960 | $107,810 | +5% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 7,190 | 1.16 | $40,200 | $34,390 | $49,400 | +8% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 7,180 | 1.19 | $52,450 | $36,400 | $72,260 | +4% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 7,000 | 1.10 | $83,470 | $59,920 | $131,110 | -0% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,960 | 0.77 | $60,280 | $47,370 | $74,200 | +3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 6,610 | 1.34 | $51,650 | $36,290 | $81,070 | +6% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 6,130 | 0.99 | $46,940 | $36,000 | $62,590 | +5% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 6,050 | 1.44 | $44,890 | $34,540 | $59,400 | +15% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5,860 | 1.25 | $77,060 | $48,570 | $96,510 | +7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,000 | 0.66 | $361,300 | $131,710 | $412,590 | +36% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,810 | 1.29 | $176,540 | $112,090 | $263,960 | +1% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,160 | 2.24 | $172,240 | $120,350 | $266,950 | +1% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,060 | 1.49 | $150,960 | $119,540 | $175,380 | +11% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,540 | 1.42 | $146,590 | $92,570 | $218,800 | +16% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,330 | 0.49 | $145,630 | $83,050 | $216,320 | +3% |
| Financial Managers | 4,330 | 1.17 | $144,730 | $87,270 | $243,350 | -13% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,460 | 0.84 | $143,280 | $96,990 | $229,920 | -14% |
| Pharmacists | 1,130 | 0.80 | $143,020 | $98,870 | $170,030 | +1% |
| Sales Managers | 2,820 | 1.01 | $141,900 | $88,550 | $265,620 | -4% |
| Software Developers | 10,840 | 1.46 | $139,720 | $92,510 | $205,370 | +3% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,770 | 1.24 | $137,550 | $106,070 | $166,240 | +4% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,600 | 1.83 | $135,710 | $92,700 | $202,790 | +13% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,150 | 1.19 | $135,000 | $79,120 | $221,970 | -10% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,460 | 0.94 | $130,410 | $83,290 | $290,880 | +5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 22,110 | 1.44 | $124,680 | $61,100 | $264,270 | +18% |
| Lawyers | 2,250 | 0.68 | $120,810 | $65,670 | $358,300 | -24% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 2,090 | 0.92 | $107,670 | $70,470 | $163,010 | +2% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,590 | 1.10 | $104,910 | $80,220 | $129,840 | -1% |
| Management Analysts | 2,670 | 0.68 | $104,270 | $66,550 | $162,000 | +2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,760 | 2.12 | $103,660 | $72,740 | $165,500 | -0% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,940 | 1.21 | $101,310 | $78,430 | $155,010 | -1% |
| Dental Hygienists | 1,360 | 1.39 | $101,250 | $86,400 | $122,980 | +3% |
| Data Scientists | 1,100 | 0.95 | $100,620 | $73,480 | $155,020 | -16% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,660 | 1.21 | $100,230 | $73,470 | $135,240 | +1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Short Order | 2,320 | 3.81 | $32,330 | $24,140 | $49,020 | -10% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 1,520 | 3.20 | $56,730 | $43,260 | $80,810 | +0% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 2,930 | 2.70 | $49,020 | $40,340 | $62,080 | +7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 1,770 | 2.37 | $59,730 | $46,750 | $80,280 | +18% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,160 | 2.24 | $172,240 | $120,350 | $266,950 | +1% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 1,390 | 2.13 | $48,890 | $37,010 | $71,410 | +6% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,760 | 2.12 | $103,660 | $72,740 | $165,500 | -0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 2,660 | 2.12 | $97,960 | $56,250 | $176,890 | -7% |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | 1,150 | 1.95 | $63,580 | $40,560 | $94,300 | -7% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,600 | 1.83 | $135,710 | $92,700 | $202,790 | +13% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,230 | 1.81 | $51,050 | $41,520 | $61,410 | +2% |
| Firefighters | 2,700 | 1.77 | $56,620 | $35,450 | $78,570 | -4% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,240 | 1.74 | $83,900 | $64,150 | $115,050 | -16% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 3,690 | 1.71 | $54,840 | $38,480 | $81,050 | -8% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,960 | 1.67 | $99,850 | $76,180 | $122,560 | -3% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,080 | 1.63 | $47,610 | $39,070 | $62,590 | +7% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 1,120 | 1.60 | $44,450 | $37,170 | $65,210 | -5% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 1,850 | 1.57 | $96,780 | $57,700 | $311,810 | -8% |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 4,840 | 1.56 | $59,020 | $38,310 | $82,250 | +17% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 1,460 | 1.55 | $97,470 | $59,700 | $171,240 | +11% |
| Animal Caretakers | 1,810 | 1.54 | $34,790 | $27,830 | $51,040 | -2% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,060 | 1.49 | $150,960 | $119,540 | $175,380 | +11% |
| Software Developers | 10,840 | 1.46 | $139,720 | $92,510 | $205,370 | +3% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 1,950 | 1.45 | $34,650 | $25,720 | $58,210 | -3% |
| Production Workers, All Other | 1,600 | 1.45 | $47,620 | $36,920 | $64,040 | +19% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 127 federal job postings open now in New Hampshire (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 20 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 19 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 13 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 11 |
| Air National Guard Units | 8 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 6 |
| Army National Guard Units | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 5 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 4 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | 3 |
| U.S. Army Reserve Command | 3 |
| Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys | 3 |
| Veterans Affairs, Inspector General | 2 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 2 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Criminal Investigation | 6 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Correctional Officer | 6 |
| General Engineering | 5 |
| General Business And Industry | 5 |
| Nurse | 5 |
| Medical Officer | 4 |
| Information Technology Management | 4 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 3 |
| Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Air Traffic Control | 3 |
| Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Engineering Technical | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $69,905 (113 postings).
The median wage in New Hampshire is $55,880 a year ($26.87 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+10%). The 10th percentile earns $33,030 and the 90th $126,930.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 85,090 | 124.5 | 1.09 | $49,330 | $34,610 | $75,350 | +4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 57,550 | 84.2 | 0.96 | $36,490 | $23,190 | $58,410 | +4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 51,160 | 74.9 | 0.85 | $43,880 | $30,350 | $64,390 | -1% |
| Sales and Related | 70,490 | 103.2 | 1.19 | $38,410 | $29,720 | $96,990 | -0% |
| Management | 54,530 | 79.8 | 1.11 | $131,870 | $68,640 | $239,190 | +4% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 41,580 | 60.9 | 0.90 | $81,490 | $50,630 | $134,400 | -1% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 45,550 | 66.7 | 1.06 | $96,400 | $49,280 | $175,360 | +11% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 40,450 | 59.2 | 1.01 | $60,490 | $36,010 | $96,620 | -0% |
| Production | 38,970 | 57.0 | 1.04 | $49,610 | $37,990 | $77,540 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 25,360 | 37.1 | 0.73 | $45,960 | $35,940 | $60,540 | +20% |
| Construction and Extraction | 25,770 | 37.7 | 0.91 | $60,080 | $42,830 | $92,710 | +1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 27,540 | 40.3 | 1.03 | $62,190 | $41,450 | $97,570 | +4% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 25,440 | 37.2 | 1.10 | $107,240 | $58,400 | $174,420 | -2% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 21,050 | 30.8 | 1.05 | $43,040 | $31,980 | $59,660 | +14% |
| Protective Service | 12,010 | 17.6 | 0.72 | $60,420 | $37,170 | $96,390 | +21% |
| Personal Care and Service | 16,130 | 23.6 | 1.13 | $37,420 | $26,570 | $61,520 | +3% |
| Community and Social Service | 12,600 | 18.4 | 1.07 | $58,210 | $39,270 | $88,610 | -0% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 14,300 | 20.9 | 1.24 | $96,850 | $59,920 | $164,050 | -3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 6,950 | 10.2 | 0.77 | $59,350 | $37,050 | $105,660 | -5% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 5,990 | 8.8 | 0.93 | $79,590 | $46,800 | $139,220 | -4% |
| Legal | 4,090 | 6.0 | 0.71 | $88,610 | $50,550 | $233,110 | -14% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 700 | 1.0 | 0.37 | $46,800 | $28,740 | $65,490 | +28% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In New Hampshire ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 104.2 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,491 |
| Median home value | $402,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 72.8% |
| Poverty rate | 7.2% |
| Drive alone to work | 72.0% |
| Public transit to work | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 16.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 17.2% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
6.1% of residents of New Hampshire were born abroad (85,645 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| India | 7,656 |
| Canada | 7,305 |
| Dominican Republic | 6,096 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 3,571 |
| Brazil | 3,128 |
| Philippines | 3,005 |
| Germany | 2,733 |
| Colombia | 2,617 |
| Korea | 2,517 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 2,030 |
| Mexico | 1,794 |
| England | 1,788 |
| Vietnam | 1,646 |
| Nepal | 1,535 |
| Russia | 1,459 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
2.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$99,031 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
127 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.