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Average Salary in New Hampshire
This page shows what jobs actually pay in New Hampshire, occupation by occupation, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for May 2024. BLS publishes wage estimates for 599 occupations in New Hampshire. For context, the U.S. all-occupation mean annual wage in May 2024 was $67,920, the median wage was $23.80 an hour, and total U.S. employment covered by the survey was 154,187,380 jobs. Use the tables below to see New Hampshire's highest-paying occupations, its largest occupations, and which New Hampshire jobs pay more — or less — than the same job nationally.
Highest-paying occupations in New Hampshire
The highest-paying occupation BLS publishes for New Hampshire is radiologists, with a mean annual wage of $239,200+ — 495.1% higher than the U.S. all-occupation mean of $67,920 — and a median wage of $239,200+ across 230 jobs. Compared with the same occupation nationally (mean $239,200+), New Hampshire pays 12.3% higher for this work. Next on the list are anesthesiologists at a mean of $239,200+ and surgeons, all other at $239,200+. These top-paying fields are small: together the top three employ 700 people in New Hampshire, so they describe the top of the New Hampshire wage ladder rather than the typical worker's experience.
| Occupation | Employment | Median hourly | Median annual | Mean annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | 230 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Anesthesiologists | 180 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Surgeons, All Other | 290 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 280 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 90 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Dermatologists | 70 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 170 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 110 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Physicians, All Other | 1,050 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 350 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Neurologists | 60 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 200 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Pediatricians, General | 200 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 410 | $114.60 | $238,370 | $239,200+ |
| Cardiologists | 190 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
Largest occupations in New Hampshire
The occupation with the most jobs in New Hampshire is general and operations managers, employing an estimated 21,180 people at a median annual wage of $107,060 and a mean of $142,560. Nationally the same occupation pays a median of $102,950, so New Hampshire's typical pay for this work runs 4.0% higher. The next-largest occupations are retail salespersons (20,460 jobs, median $35,440) and cashiers (19,210 jobs, median $31,230). Because these occupations are so large, their wages move the overall picture of New Hampshire pay far more than the small, highly paid fields above.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | Mean annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 21,180 | $107,060 | $142,560 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,460 | $35,440 | $38,910 |
| Cashiers | 19,210 | $31,230 | $31,510 |
| Registered Nurses | 16,580 | $96,830 | $94,620 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 14,990 | $36,330 | $38,220 |
| Office Clerks, General | 13,710 | $48,510 | $50,020 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 12,560 | $46,960 | $48,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,550 | $30,320 | $30,800 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,840 | $39,270 | $44,310 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 9,710 | $46,150 | $47,180 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,910 | $37,860 | $39,470 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,210 | $36,610 | $37,290 |
| Software Developers | 8,010 | $132,420 | $139,860 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,860 | $39,290 | $40,930 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 7,820 | $82,830 | $89,850 |
Where New Hampshire pays a premium — and where it lags
Comparing each occupation's New Hampshire median with its own national median shows where New Hampshire's labor market is strong. Among occupations with at least 1,000 New Hampshire jobs, the largest premium is for self-enrichment teachers: a median of $59,280 in New Hampshire versus $45,590 nationally, 30.0% higher. The largest discount is for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers, at $24,040 in New Hampshire versus $32,670 nationally, 26.4% lower. In total, 99 of the 146 occupations with 1,000 or more New Hampshire jobs pay a median above their national median. Separately, 215 of the 599 occupations published for New Hampshire have a median annual wage above the U.S. all-occupation mean of $67,920, which underlines how much of New Hampshire's job base sits in lower-wage service work even in a state with high-paying headline jobs.
| Occupation | New Hampshire median | U.S. median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $59,280 | $45,590 | +30.0% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $45,280 | $36,450 | +24.2% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $37,220 | $30,160 | +23.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $101,020 | $84,130 | +20.1% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $74,660 | $62,340 | +19.8% |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,000 | $35,620 | -18.6% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $82,530 | $102,140 | -19.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $87,420 | $108,970 | -19.8% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $62,510 | $78,140 | -20.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,040 | $32,670 | -26.4% |
New Hampshire salary FAQ
What is the highest-paying job in New Hampshire?
By average pay, radiologists is the highest-paying occupation BLS publishes for New Hampshire, with a mean annual wage of $239,200+ and a median of $239,200+ in May 2024.
What is the average salary in New Hampshire?
For context, the U.S. all-occupation mean annual wage was $67,920 in May 2024. In New Hampshire, the largest occupation, general and operations managers, paid a median of $107,060 across 21,180 jobs, and the tables on this page show mean and median pay for all 599 published occupations.
How many jobs does the largest occupation in New Hampshire have?
General and Operations Managers is the largest occupation published for New Hampshire, with an estimated 21,180 jobs in May 2024 and a mean annual wage of $142,560.
Which occupations pay more in New Hampshire than in the U.S. overall?
Among occupations with at least 1,000 New Hampshire jobs, self-enrichment teachers shows the largest premium: a median of $59,280 in New Hampshire versus $45,590 nationally, 30.0% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Figures checked October 2026.