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Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in New Hampshire, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.

In short: New Hampshire: median household income $99,782, unemployment 2.6%, minimum wage $7.25, state income tax: no state tax on wages.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

1,409,032residents (ACS 2024)
$99,782median household income
2.6%unemployment (2026M09)
3.1%job openings rate
$131 bnGDP, annual rate
104price level (US = 100)

Overview

STATE (New Hampshire) Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics · BLS JOLTS (state job openings) · BEA GDP by state · BEA Regional Price Parities · Data: ACS 2020–2024; BLS 2026M09; BEA 2026:Q2

New Hampshire is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 1,409,032 residents, a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $99,782. 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.

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Indicator ⇅Value ⇅Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅Direction ⇅
Median household income$99,7827 of 51higher is better
Unemployment rate2.6%3 of 51lower is better
Job openings rate3.1%49 of 51higher is better
Price level (RPP)104.243 of 51lower is better
Bachelor's degree or higher41.5%9 of 51higher is better
Foreign-born share6.0%36 of 51higher is better

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Neighbouring states in the New England division: Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · Rhode Island · Vermont.

Economy

STATE (New Hampshire) Official statistics Source: BEA GDP by state · BLS State and Metro Area Employment (CES) · BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics · Data: BEA 2026:Q2 annual rate; BLS 2026M09

Output by industry (GDP, current dollars)

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Industry ⇅GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅Share of state GDP ⇅
Real estate and rental and leasing18,34214.0%
Finance and insurance12,5399.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services12,4919.5%
Manufacturing12,2389.3%
Health care and social assistance11,7719.0%
Government and government enterprises11,5648.8%
Retail trade8,9746.8%
Wholesale trade8,4576.4%
Accommodation and food services5,7124.4%
Information5,5294.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services5,4284.1%
Construction4,0783.1%
Other services (except government and government enterprises)3,0042.3%
Educational services2,9042.2%
Transportation and warehousing2,1451.6%
Management of companies and enterprises2,1191.6%
Utilities1,8261.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation1,4951.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2940.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2490.2%

Payroll jobs by sector

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Sector ⇅Jobs (payroll) ⇅Change in 12 months ⇅Month ⇅
Mining and logging900+0.0%2026M09
Construction32,900-0.9%2026M09
Manufacturing67,100-0.4%2026M09
Trade, transportation and utilities133,400-1.3%2026M09
Information10,700-1.8%2026M09
Financial activities32,900-1.2%2026M09
Professional and business services101,300+2.0%2026M09
Education and health services130,800-0.2%2026M09
Leisure and hospitality79,900+2.7%2026M09
Other services26,400+3.1%2026M09
Government89,500+1.5%2026M09

Unemployment rate, last 12 months (seasonally adjusted)

2025M093.2%
2025M113.2%
2025M123.2%
2026M013.2%
2026M023.2%
2026M033.1%
2026M043.1%
2026M053.0%
2026M062.9%
2026M072.8%
2026M082.8%
2026M092.6%

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).

Industries

STATE (New Hampshire) Official statistics Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: OEWS May 2025; ACS 2020–2024

Which kinds of work are concentrated here? (location quotient above 1 = more than the national share)

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Occupation field ⇅Jobs ⇅Per 1,000 jobs ⇅Location quotient ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Median vs US ⇅
Office and Administrative Support85,090124.51.09$49,330$34,610$75,350+4%
Food Preparation and Serving Related57,55084.20.96$36,490$23,190$58,410+4%
Transportation and Material Moving51,16074.90.85$43,880$30,350$64,390-1%
Sales and Related70,490103.21.19$38,410$29,720$96,990-0%
Management54,53079.81.11$131,870$68,640$239,190+4%
Business and Financial Operations41,58060.90.90$81,490$50,630$134,400-1%
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical45,55066.71.06$96,400$49,280$175,360+11%
Educational Instruction and Library40,45059.21.01$60,490$36,010$96,620-0%
Production38,97057.01.04$49,610$37,990$77,540+6%
Healthcare Support25,36037.10.73$45,960$35,940$60,540+20%
Construction and Extraction25,77037.70.91$60,080$42,830$92,710+1%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair27,54040.31.03$62,190$41,450$97,570+4%
Computer and Mathematical25,44037.21.10$107,240$58,400$174,420-2%
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance21,05030.81.05$43,040$31,980$59,660+14%
Protective Service12,01017.60.72$60,420$37,170$96,390+21%
Personal Care and Service16,13023.61.13$37,420$26,570$61,520+3%
Community and Social Service12,60018.41.07$58,210$39,270$88,610-0%
Architecture and Engineering14,30020.91.24$96,850$59,920$164,050-3%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media6,95010.20.77$59,350$37,050$105,660-5%
Life, Physical, and Social Science5,9908.80.93$79,590$46,800$139,220-4%
Legal4,0906.00.71$88,610$50,550$233,110-14%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry7001.00.37$46,800$28,740$65,490+28%

Share of employed residents by industry (ACS)

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Industry ⇅Share of employed residents ⇅
Education and health care25.1%
Manufacturing13.1%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative12.9%
Retail trade11.2%
Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food7.5%
Construction7.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.9%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.1%
Transportation, warehousing, utilities3.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Information1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining0.7%

Occupations

STATE (New Hampshire) Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 25 occupations with the most jobs

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Location quotient ⇅Median pay (year) ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Median vs US ⇅
Retail Salespersons23,8801.39$36,200$29,590$49,710+2%
General and Operations Managers22,1101.44$124,680$61,100$264,270+18%
Cashiers17,2501.27$33,840$27,380$38,990+3%
Registered Nurses15,3901.04$99,700$75,610$123,190+2%
Fast Food and Counter Workers14,5400.86$31,590$22,580$38,440+1%
Stockers and Order Fillers14,4001.16$36,780$29,810$48,650-1%
Customer Service Representatives12,7501.12$47,300$33,950$66,280+6%
Office Clerks, General12,7401.18$49,020$32,550$71,470+9%
Software Developers10,8401.46$139,720$92,510$205,370+3%
Waiters and Waitresses10,0301.01$38,430$21,060$72,810+9%
Home Health and Personal Care Aides9,4400.50$38,760$31,950$47,770+8%
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners9,4200.97$39,150$30,060$51,280+6%
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive9,0501.21$48,080$34,380$63,690+1%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand8,3400.64$42,110$33,960$53,560+5%
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary7,8801.26$38,440$28,920$48,780+5%
Nursing Assistants7,8101.23$47,870$39,140$59,660+13%
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers7,6001.20$73,250$48,960$107,810+5%
Cooks, Restaurant7,1901.16$40,200$34,390$49,400+8%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks7,1801.19$52,450$36,400$72,260+4%
Accountants and Auditors7,0001.10$83,470$59,920$131,110-0%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers6,9600.77$60,280$47,370$74,200+3%
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6,6101.34$51,650$36,290$81,070+6%
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators6,1300.99$46,940$36,000$62,590+5%
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers6,0501.44$44,890$34,540$59,400+15%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education5,8601.25$77,060$48,570$96,510+7%

The 25 highest-paying occupations (at least 1,000 jobs)

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Location quotient ⇅Median pay (year) ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Median vs US ⇅
Physicians, All Other1,0000.66$361,300$131,710$412,590+36%
Computer and Information Systems Managers3,8101.29$176,540$112,090$263,960+1%
Architectural and Engineering Managers2,1602.24$172,240$120,350$266,950+1%
Physician Assistants1,0601.49$150,960$119,540$175,380+11%
Industrial Production Managers1,5401.42$146,590$92,570$218,800+16%
Managers, All Other1,3300.49$145,630$83,050$216,320+3%
Financial Managers4,3301.17$144,730$87,270$243,350-13%
Marketing Managers1,4600.84$143,280$96,990$229,920-14%
Pharmacists1,1300.80$143,020$98,870$170,030+1%
Sales Managers2,8201.01$141,900$88,550$265,620-4%
Software Developers10,8401.46$139,720$92,510$205,370+3%
Nurse Practitioners1,7701.24$137,550$106,070$166,240+4%
Electrical Engineers1,6001.83$135,710$92,700$202,790+13%
Human Resources Managers1,1501.19$135,000$79,120$221,970-10%
Medical and Health Services Managers2,4600.94$130,410$83,290$290,880+5%
General and Operations Managers22,1101.44$124,680$61,100$264,270+18%
Lawyers2,2500.68$120,810$65,670$358,300-24%
Computer Systems Analysts2,0900.92$107,670$70,470$163,010+2%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary1,5901.10$104,910$80,220$129,840-1%
Management Analysts2,6700.68$104,270$66,550$162,000+2%
Mechanical Engineers2,7602.12$103,660$72,740$165,500-0%
Industrial Engineers1,9401.21$101,310$78,430$155,010-1%
Dental Hygienists1,3601.39$101,250$86,400$122,980+3%
Data Scientists1,1000.95$100,620$73,480$155,020-16%
Network and Computer Systems Administrators1,6601.21$100,230$73,470$135,240+1%

The 25 most concentrated occupations (at least 1,000 jobs)

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Location quotient ⇅Median pay (year) ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Median vs US ⇅
Cooks, Short Order2,3203.81$32,330$24,140$49,020-10%
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other1,5203.20$56,730$43,260$80,810+0%
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers2,9302.70$49,020$40,340$62,080+7%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators1,7702.37$59,730$46,750$80,280+18%
Architectural and Engineering Managers2,1602.24$172,240$120,350$266,950+1%
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan1,3902.13$48,890$37,010$71,410+6%
Mechanical Engineers2,7602.12$103,660$72,740$165,500-0%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2,6602.12$97,960$56,250$176,890-7%
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists1,1501.95$63,580$40,560$94,300-7%
Electrical Engineers1,6001.83$135,710$92,700$202,790+13%
Highway Maintenance Workers1,2301.81$51,050$41,520$61,410+2%
Firefighters2,7001.77$56,620$35,450$78,570-4%
Occupational Therapists1,2401.74$83,900$64,150$115,050-16%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors3,6901.71$54,840$38,480$81,050-8%
Physical Therapists1,9601.67$99,850$76,180$122,560-3%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1,0801.63$47,610$39,070$62,590+7%
Bill and Account Collectors1,1201.60$44,450$37,170$65,210-5%
Personal Financial Advisors1,8501.57$96,780$57,700$311,810-8%
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics4,8401.56$59,020$38,310$82,250+17%
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers1,4601.55$97,470$59,700$171,240+11%
Animal Caretakers1,8101.54$34,790$27,830$51,040-2%
Physician Assistants1,0601.49$150,960$119,540$175,380+11%
Software Developers10,8401.46$139,720$92,510$205,370+3%
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists1,9501.45$34,650$25,720$58,210-3%
Production Workers, All Other1,6001.45$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.

Jobs

LIVE (federal) Live feed Source: USAJOBS (federal jobs only) · Data: 07/11/2026

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.

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Agencies hiring most

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Agency ⇅Open postings ⇅
Federal Aviation Administration20
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System19
Veterans Health Administration13
Department of the Air Force Headquarters11
Air National Guard Units8
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command6
Army National Guard Units6
Internal Revenue Service5
Immigration and Customs Enforcement5
Defense Commissary Agency4
Drug Enforcement Administration3
U.S. Army Reserve Command3
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys3
Veterans Affairs, Inspector General2
U.S. Marshals Service2

Occupational series with most postings

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Series ⇅Open postings ⇅
Criminal Investigation6
General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series6
Correctional Officer6
General Engineering5
General Business And Industry5
Nurse5
Medical Officer4
Information Technology Management4
Social Science3
Miscellaneous Administration And Program3
Electronics Engineering3
Air Traffic Control3
Human Resources Management3
Engineering Technical2
Civil Engineering2

Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $69,905 (113 postings).

Cities

CITY Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

No city of New Hampshire is among the 250 largest in the US. The state's own totals are on the other tabs.

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Pay

STATE (New Hampshire) Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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.

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Occupation field ⇅Jobs ⇅Per 1,000 jobs ⇅Location quotient ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Median vs US ⇅
Office and Administrative Support85,090124.51.09$49,330$34,610$75,350+4%
Food Preparation and Serving Related57,55084.20.96$36,490$23,190$58,410+4%
Transportation and Material Moving51,16074.90.85$43,880$30,350$64,390-1%
Sales and Related70,490103.21.19$38,410$29,720$96,990-0%
Management54,53079.81.11$131,870$68,640$239,190+4%
Business and Financial Operations41,58060.90.90$81,490$50,630$134,400-1%
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical45,55066.71.06$96,400$49,280$175,360+11%
Educational Instruction and Library40,45059.21.01$60,490$36,010$96,620-0%
Production38,97057.01.04$49,610$37,990$77,540+6%
Healthcare Support25,36037.10.73$45,960$35,940$60,540+20%
Construction and Extraction25,77037.70.91$60,080$42,830$92,710+1%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair27,54040.31.03$62,190$41,450$97,570+4%
Computer and Mathematical25,44037.21.10$107,240$58,400$174,420-2%
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance21,05030.81.05$43,040$31,980$59,660+14%
Protective Service12,01017.60.72$60,420$37,170$96,390+21%
Personal Care and Service16,13023.61.13$37,420$26,570$61,520+3%
Community and Social Service12,60018.41.07$58,210$39,270$88,610-0%
Architecture and Engineering14,30020.91.24$96,850$59,920$164,050-3%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media6,95010.20.77$59,350$37,050$105,660-5%
Life, Physical, and Social Science5,9908.80.93$79,590$46,800$139,220-4%
Legal4,0906.00.71$88,610$50,550$233,110-14%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry7001.00.37$46,800$28,740$65,490+28%

What is left after tax? (estimate)

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.

Law and taxes

STATE (New Hampshire) Official / compilation Source: U.S. Department of Labor, state minimum wage laws · Tax Foundation: 2026 state individual income tax rates (non-government compilation) · Data: DOL page updated 05/11/2026; Tax Foundation rates as of 01/01/2026

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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 wagesNo state tax on wages
Right-to-work stateNo
State paid family and medical leave programNo program listed in our source
EmploymentAt-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.

Cost of living

STATE (New Hampshire) Official statistic Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: RPP 2024; ACS 2020–2024

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Indicator ⇅Value ⇅
Price level, all items (US = 100)104.2
Median gross rent per month$1,558
Median home value$458,800
Homeowners (share of households)72.6%
Poverty rate7.2%
Drive alone to work72.3%
Public transit to work0.6%
Work from home16.0%
Commute of 45 minutes or more18.0%

Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.

Foreigners

STATE (New Hampshire) Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

6.0% of residents of New Hampshire were born abroad (83,837 people).

Asia21,023 (40.1%)
Europe13,761 (26.3%)
Latin America9,857 (18.8%)
Northern America3,884 (7.4%)
Africa3,576 (6.8%)
Oceania267 (0.5%)

Largest countries of birth among foreign-born residents

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Country of birth ⇅Residents ⇅
India7,656
Canada7,305
Dominican Republic6,096
China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan3,571
Brazil3,128
Philippines3,005
Germany2,733
Colombia2,617
Korea2,517
United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland2,030
Mexico1,794
England1,788
Vietnam1,646
Nepal1,535
Russia1,459

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FAQ

What is the minimum wage in New Hampshire?

$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.

Does New Hampshire have a state income tax?

No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).

What is the unemployment rate in New Hampshire?

2.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).

What is the median household income in New Hampshire?

$99,782 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).

How many federal jobs are open in New Hampshire?

127 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.

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