Comprehensive salary overview for New Hampshire based on 654,660 workers across 611 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in New Hampshire based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $238,370 | $248,550 | 410 |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $211,370 | $224,100 | 110 |
| 3 | Podiatrists | $211,000 | $216,410 | N/A |
| 4 | Physicists | $179,440 | $182,360 | 30 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $177,160 | $182,130 | N/A |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,630 | $177,690 | 1,910 |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $162,040 | $176,780 | 460 |
| 8 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $154,840 | $173,050 | 90 |
| 9 | Marketing Manager | $153,020 | $162,520 | 1,590 |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $153,000 | $153,990 | 510 |
| 11 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $152,840 | $142,240 | 290 |
| 12 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $147,320 | $143,050 | 60 |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $142,650 | $150,260 | 1,280 |
| 14 | Financial Manager | $141,520 | $161,010 | 4,090 |
| 15 | Pharmacist | $141,480 | $140,440 | 1,090 |
| 16 | Sales Manager | $139,540 | $151,960 | N/A |
| 17 | Chief Executives | $138,910 | $193,280 | 630 |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $138,090 | $149,960 | 1,400 |
| 19 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,900 | $155,700 | 130 |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $137,330 | $141,810 | 1,060 |
| 21 | Materials Scientists | $136,300 | $120,030 | 80 |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $136,200 | $160,070 | 320 |
| 23 | Nurse Midwives | $135,860 | $116,250 | 50 |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $133,100 | $140,330 | 720 |
| 25 | Nurse Practitioners | $132,440 | $133,660 | 1,790 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in New Hampshire by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,040 | 1,490 |
| Gambling Dealers | $26,210 | 330 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,460 | 110 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $26,600 | 280 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,620 | 460 |
| Bartenders | $28,100 | 3,830 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,000 | 2,840 |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | $29,070 | 60 |
| Parking Attendants | $29,380 | 360 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,520 | 1,370 |
The most common jobs in New Hampshire by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 21,180 | $107,060 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,460 | $35,440 |
| Cashiers | 19,210 | $31,230 |
| Registered Nurse | 16,580 | $96,830 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 14,990 | $36,330 |
| Office Clerks, General | 13,710 | $48,510 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 12,560 | $46,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,550 | $30,320 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,840 | $39,270 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 9,710 | $46,150 |
See how average salaries in New Hampshire compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.