New Hampshire wages
Northeast region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, New Hampshire has a median annual wage of $52,610 and a mean of $68,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — +6.3% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #16 of 51 states by mean wage. About 683,160 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in New Hampshire is General Internal Medicine Physicians ($239,200+ median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in New Hampshire: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in New Hampshire for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | New Hampshire median | US median | New Hampshire jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $132,420 | $133,080 | 8,010 |
| Registered Nurses | $96,830 | $93,600 | 16,580 |
| Electricians | $61,990 | $62,350 | 3,480 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,620 | $57,440 | 6,730 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $82,830 | $81,680 | 7,820 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $64,430 | $62,340 | 4,390 |
| Lawyers | $122,640 | $151,160 | — |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $62,030 | $62,970 | 2,530 |
| Pharmacists | $141,480 | $137,480 | 1,090 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $67,620 | $76,290 | 2,550 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Lawyers · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in New Hampshire
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in New Hampshire, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200+ | $275,490 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $238,370 | $248,550 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $177,160 | $182,130 |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,630 | $177,690 |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $162,040 | $176,780 |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $153,020 | $162,520 |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $141,520 | $161,010 |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $141,480 | $140,440 |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $137,330 | $141,810 |
| 10 | Computer Network Architects | $133,100 | $140,330 |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $132,440 | $133,660 |
| 12 | Software Developers | $132,420 | $139,860 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage across all occupations in New Hampshire is $52,610 and the mean is $68,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is +6.3% versus the US median of $49,500. New Hampshire ranks #16 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Hampshire?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in New Hampshire include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($239,200+), Family Medicine Physicians ($238,370), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($177,160). See the full list on this page.
Are New Hampshire wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. New Hampshire's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within New Hampshire. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20