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Highest paying jobs in New Hampshire after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in New Hampshire, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $555,670 a year, and a single filer keeps about $375,354 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. 3 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our New Hampshire paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in New Hampshire?

The 25 best-paid jobs in New Hampshire after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Orthopedic Surgeon	$555,670	$375,354
2	Other Surgeon	$534,870	$362,323
3	Dermatologist	$516,230	$350,645
4	Radiologist	$506,010	$344,242
5	Anesthesiologist	$481,640	$328,974
6	Ophthalmologist	$404,330	$280,539
7	Other Physician	$361,300	$253,581
8	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$348,140	$245,336
9	Nurse Anesthetist	$275,980	$200,128
10	General Pediatrician	$273,410	$198,518
11	Family Medicine Physician	$268,650	$195,426
12	Podiatrist	$250,070	$183,228
13	Psychiatrist	$246,140	$180,648
14	Internal Medicine Physician	$229,210	$169,533
15	Physicist	$214,030	$159,260
16	Economics Professor	$201,610	$150,113
17	General Dentist	$177,480	$132,574
18	IT Manager	$176,540	$131,931
19	Engineering Manager	$172,240	$128,992
20	Chief Executive	$168,590	$126,497
21	Purchasing Manager	$162,900	$122,608
22	Financial Risk Specialist	$158,320	$119,478
23	Law Professor	$157,800	$119,122
24	Fundraising Manager	$157,080	$118,630
25	Physician Assistant	$150,960	$114,447

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in New Hampshire: Cardiologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in New Hampshire: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Orthopedic Surgeon	$555,670	$375,354	80
Other Surgeon	$534,870	$362,323	220
Dermatologist	$516,230	$350,645	50
Radiologist	$506,010	$344,242	210
Anesthesiologist	$481,640	$328,974	330
Ophthalmologist	$404,330	$280,539	50
Other Physician	$361,300	$253,581	1,000
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$348,140	$245,336	140
Nurse Anesthetist	$275,980	$200,128	490
General Pediatrician	$273,410	$198,518	210
Family Medicine Physician	$268,650	$195,426	350
Podiatrist	$250,070	$183,228	70
Psychiatrist	$246,140	$180,648	90
Internal Medicine Physician	$229,210	$169,533	450
Physicist	$214,030	$159,260	30
Economics Professor	$201,610	$150,113	80
General Dentist	$177,480	$132,574	500
IT Manager	$176,540	$131,931	3,810
Engineering Manager	$172,240	$128,992	2,160
Chief Executive	$168,590	$126,497	–
Purchasing Manager	$162,900	$122,608	540
Financial Risk Specialist	$158,320	$119,478	300
Law Professor	$157,800	$119,122	90
Fundraising Manager	$157,080	$118,630	270
Physician Assistant	$150,960	$114,447	1,060
Industrial Production Manager	$146,590	$111,460	1,540
Other Manager	$145,630	$110,804	1,330
Financial Manager	$144,730	$110,189	4,330
Marketing Manager	$143,280	$109,198	1,460
Pharmacist	$143,020	$109,020	1,130
Nurse Midwive	$142,960	$108,979	60
Sales Manager	$141,900	$108,255	2,820
Training and Development Manager	$141,360	$107,886	260
Database Architect	$139,990	$106,949	120
Software Developer	$139,720	$106,765	10,840
Nurse Practitioner	$137,550	$105,281	1,770
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$136,950	$104,871	100
Computer Research Scientist	$136,160	$104,331	90
Electrical Engineer	$135,710	$104,024	1,600
Human Resources Manager	$135,000	$103,539	1,150
Natural Sciences Manager	$134,010	$102,862	240
Public Relations Manager	$132,660	$101,939	330
Art Director	$132,000	$101,488	160
Health and Safety Engineer	$130,500	$100,463	80
Health Services Manager	$130,410	$100,401	2,460
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$130,230	$100,278	50
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$129,470	$99,759	530
Construction Manager	$129,260	$99,615	660
Computer Hardware Engineer	$129,140	$99,533	310
Veterinarian	$128,190	$98,884	650
Other Engineer	$128,130	$98,843	610
Engineering Professor	$127,070	$98,118	170
Optometrist	$125,560	$97,086	210
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$125,450	$97,011	80
Computer Network Architect	$125,420	$96,991	560
Administrative Services Manager	$125,390	$96,970	760
General and Operations Manager	$124,680	$96,485	22,110
Political Science Professor	$124,110	$96,095	90
Information Security Analyst	$124,000	$96,020	590
Lawyer	$120,810	$93,820	2,250
Other Psychologist	$120,790	$93,806	–
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$120,530	$93,623	50
Materials Scientist	$119,990	$93,243	80
Sociology Professor	$112,890	$88,248	40
Other Physical Scientist	$112,370	$87,882	210
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$111,150	$87,024	430
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$109,770	$86,053	200
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$107,890	$84,731	60
Sales Engineer	$107,850	$84,702	300
Computer Systems Analyst	$107,670	$84,576	2,090
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$107,100	$84,175	770
History Professor	$106,880	$84,020	100
Facilities Manager	$106,690	$83,886	550
Radiation Therapist	$106,270	$83,591	60
Audiologist	$105,590	$83,113	50
MRI Technologist	$105,420	$82,993	270
Electronics Engineer	$105,190	$82,831	320
K-12 Education Administrator	$104,910	$82,634	1,590
Management Analyst	$104,270	$82,184	2,670
College Administrator	$104,190	$82,128	920
Insurance Underwriter	$103,940	$81,952	270
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$103,760	$81,825	400
Other Social Worker	$103,710	$81,790	100
Mechanical Engineer	$103,660	$81,755	2,760
Environmental Science Professor	$102,650	$81,044	90
Biological Science Professor	$102,410	$80,875	170
Chemistry Professor	$102,220	$80,742	70
Power Line Installer	$102,170	$80,707	560
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$102,070	$80,636	220
Foreign Language Professor	$101,750	$80,411	150
Industrial Engineer	$101,310	$80,102	1,940
Materials Engineer	$101,290	$80,088	70
Occupational Safety Specialist	$101,260	$80,066	610
Dental Hygienist	$101,250	$80,059	1,360
Geoscientist	$101,150	$79,989	–
Architect	$101,100	$79,954	250
Medical Scientist	$100,650	$79,637	210
Data Scientist	$100,620	$79,616	1,100
Network and Systems Administrator	$100,230	$79,342	1,660
Fashion Designer	$100,160	$79,293	40
Police Supervisor	$100,060	$79,222	940
Chemist	$100,050	$79,215	300
Physical Therapist	$99,850	$79,074	1,960
Registered Nurse	$99,700	$78,969	15,390
Airline Pilot	$99,280	$78,673	50
Physics Professor	$99,050	$78,512	40
Civil Engineer	$98,710	$78,272	1,620
English Professor	$98,650	$78,230	230
Technical Sales Representative	$97,960	$77,745	2,660
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$97,470	$77,400	1,460
Personal Financial Advisor	$96,780	$76,915	1,850
Technical Writer	$96,300	$76,577	230
Statistician	$96,080	$76,422	70
Respiratory Therapist	$95,940	$76,324	360
Communications Professor	$95,760	$76,197	40
Psychology Professor	$95,030	$75,684	110
Biomedical Engineer	$94,890	$75,585	80
Other Designer	$94,660	$75,423	–
Firefighting Supervisor	$93,720	$74,762	450
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$93,000	$74,256	–
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$92,980	$74,241	160
Budget Analyst	$92,600	$73,974	80
Database Administrator	$92,110	$73,629	250
Other Computer Occupation	$91,720	$73,355	970
Mathematical Science Professor	$91,670	$73,320	150
Project Management Specialist	$90,890	$72,771	3,840
Detective	$89,290	$71,646	290
Other Protective Service Worker	$88,960	$71,413	90
Environmental Engineer	$88,610	$71,167	210
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$87,560	$70,428	3,360
Avionics Technician	$86,830	$69,915	30
Other Social Scientist	$86,530	$69,704	130
Telecom Line Installer	$86,370	$69,591	540
Economist	$86,130	$69,422	50
Training and Development Specialist	$86,050	$69,366	–
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$85,550	$69,014	150
Boilermaker	$85,470	$68,958	60
Health Specialties Professor	$85,250	$68,803	430
Telecom Equipment Installer	$85,240	$68,796	550
Radiologic Technologist	$84,910	$68,564	1,240
Labor Relations Specialist	$84,780	$68,473	150
Occupational Therapist	$83,900	$67,854	1,240
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$83,890	$67,847	880
Other Biological Scientist	$83,740	$67,741	310
Other Business Operations Specialist	$83,740	$67,741	1,920
Computer Science Professor	$83,630	$67,664	210
Other Financial Specialist	$83,590	$67,636	420
Accountant and Auditor	$83,470	$67,551	7,000
Funeral Home Manager	$83,200	$67,361	60
Cardiovascular Technologist	$83,100	$67,291	150
Business Professor	$83,070	$67,270	580
Speech-Language Pathologist	$83,040	$67,249	720
Other Legal Support Worker	$82,890	$67,143	130
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$82,820	$67,094	130
Compliance Officer	$82,800	$67,080	1,730
Other Treating Practitioner	$82,550	$66,904	230
Financial and Investment Analyst	$82,520	$66,883	580
Curator	$82,490	$66,862	60
Social and Community Service Manager	$82,290	$66,721	1,180
Recreational Therapist	$82,280	$66,714	70
Talent and Sports Agent	$81,690	$66,299	40
Other Life Scientist	$81,610	$66,243	90
Logistician	$81,270	$66,003	690
Construction Supervisor	$81,220	$65,968	3,590
Instructional Coordinator	$81,210	$65,961	510
Broadcast Technician	$81,150	$65,919	170
Power Plant Operator	$81,070	$65,863	90
Clinical Lab Technologist	$81,020	$65,828	800
Health Information Technologist	$81,020	$65,828	170
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$81,020	$65,828	50
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$80,810	$65,680	380
Environmental Scientist	$80,810	$65,680	480
Financial Examiner	$80,810	$65,680	130
Loan Officer	$80,660	$65,574	1,120
Massage Therapist	$80,360	$65,363	270
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$80,090	$65,173	170
Other Professor	$79,980	$65,096	330
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$79,860	$65,012	360
Aircraft Mechanic	$79,610	$64,836	190
Cost Estimator	$79,560	$64,800	980
Microbiologist	$79,430	$64,709	170
Production Supervisor	$79,310	$64,625	3,000
Lodging Manager	$79,210	$64,554	90
Criminal Justice Professor	$79,190	$64,540	40
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$79,090	$64,470	440
Financial Services Sales Agent	$78,930	$64,357	1,530
Nursing Professor	$78,310	$63,921	320
Healthcare Social Worker	$78,260	$63,886	590
Web Developer	$78,260	$63,886	470
Credit Analyst	$77,980	$63,689	230
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$77,850	$63,597	210
Surgical Assistant	$77,670	$63,471	130
Acupuncturist	$77,470	$63,330	–
Emergency Management Director	$77,420	$63,295	50
Food Service Manager	$77,360	$63,253	590
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$77,270	$63,189	2,580
Licensed Practical Nurse	$77,110	$63,077	2,220
Other Social Sciences Professor	$77,100	$63,070	60
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$77,070	$63,049	130
High School Teacher	$77,060	$63,042	5,860
Other Engineering Technician	$76,720	$62,803	340
High School Vocational Teacher	$76,320	$62,521	450
Millwright	$76,190	$62,430	80
Transportation Security Screener	$76,130	$62,387	80
Ship Captain and Mate	$75,870	$62,205	70
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$75,780	$62,141	80
Other Education Administrator	$75,700	$62,085	150
Property and Real Estate Manager	$75,500	$61,944	730
Social Work Professor	$75,500	$61,944	50
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$75,230	$61,754	50
Surgical Technologist	$75,040	$61,621	370
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$74,670	$61,360	250
Conservation Scientist	$74,650	$61,346	130
Electrical Engineering Technician	$74,560	$61,283	590
Political Scientist	$74,560	$61,283	–
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$74,420	$61,184	40
Insurance Sales Agent	$74,370	$61,149	2,320
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$74,050	$60,924	110
Computer Programmer	$74,000	$60,889	–
Urban and Regional Planner	$73,860	$60,791	260
HVAC Technician	$73,850	$60,783	2,560
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$73,560	$60,579	40
School Psychologist	$73,490	$60,530	360
Public Relations Specialist	$73,280	$60,382	1,140
Chemical Engineer	$73,250	$60,361	40
Office Supervisor	$73,250	$60,361	7,600
Wholesale Sales Representative	$72,790	$60,038	4,940
Elementary School Teacher	$72,410	$59,770	5,190
Network Support Specialist	$72,330	$59,714	680
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$72,130	$59,573	70
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$71,840	$59,369	440
Writer and Author	$71,830	$59,362	180
CNC Programmer	$71,680	$59,257	290
Executive Assistant	$71,650	$59,236	1,210
Police Officer	$71,640	$59,229	2,460
Services Sales Representative	$71,510	$59,137	4,670
Landscape Architect	$71,500	$59,130	50
Physical Therapist Assistant	$71,440	$59,088	500
Diesel Mechanic	$71,390	$59,053	1,040
Middle School Teacher	$71,140	$58,877	3,120
School and Career Counselor	$71,080	$58,835	1,650
Child and Family Social Worker	$71,010	$58,786	1,700
Other Education Worker	$70,990	$58,771	580
Human Resources Specialist	$70,840	$58,666	4,270
Other Drafter	$70,710	$58,574	70
Locomotive Engineer	$70,670	$58,546	30
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$70,400	$58,356	130
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$70,150	$58,181	160
Refinery Operator	$70,050	$58,110	120
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$70,030	$58,096	40
Chiropractor	$69,990	$58,068	130
Health Education Specialist	$69,990	$58,068	250
Tool and Die Maker	$69,910	$58,012	250
Industrial Engineering Technician	$69,650	$57,829	620
High School Special Education Teacher	$69,560	$57,765	910
Other Therapist	$69,040	$57,400	100
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$68,570	$57,069	660
Brokerage Clerk	$68,140	$56,766	200
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$67,790	$56,520	150
Cargo and Freight Agent	$67,660	$56,429	80
Brickmason and Blockmason	$66,890	$55,887	140
Plumber	$66,810	$55,831	1,950
Security Supervisor	$66,780	$55,810	250
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$66,760	$55,796	650
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$66,740	$55,782	570
Community Health Worker	$66,680	$55,739	200
Other Special Education Teacher	$66,670	$55,732	160
Calibration Technician	$66,650	$55,718	280
Editor	$66,510	$55,620	250
Earth Driller	$66,410	$55,540	80
Fundraiser	$66,260	$55,420	810
Stationary Engineer	$66,180	$55,356	60
Social Science Research Assistant	$65,690	$54,962	70
Construction Inspector	$65,640	$54,922	420
Sound Engineering Technician	$65,630	$54,914	30
Carpet Installer	$65,600	$54,890	60
Private Detective and Investigator	$65,370	$54,705	280
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$65,300	$54,649	400
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$65,220	$54,584	70
Clergy	$65,200	$54,568	100
Forester	$65,170	$54,544	110
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$65,160	$54,536	1,110
Surveyor	$65,130	$54,512	280
Vocational Instructor	$65,040	$54,440	220
Hydrologic Technician	$64,790	$54,239	50
Septic Tank Servicer	$64,590	$54,078	310
Market Research Analyst	$64,570	$54,062	4,200
Civil Engineering Technician	$64,480	$53,990	300
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$64,480	$53,990	90
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$64,440	$53,958	50
Landscaping Supervisor	$64,340	$53,877	940
Clinical Psychologist	$64,270	$53,821	330
Other Science Technician	$64,250	$53,805	360
Paramedic	$64,210	$53,773	420
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$64,150	$53,725	1,950
Interior Designer	$64,140	$53,716	300
Other Plant and System Operator	$64,030	$53,628	120
Transportation Supervisor	$63,950	$53,564	2,440
Mental Health Social Worker	$63,900	$53,524	320
Exercise Physiologist	$63,590	$53,275	50
Librarian	$63,580	$53,267	1,150
Chef and Head Cook	$63,400	$53,122	1,170
Crane and Tower Operator	$63,310	$53,050	170
Event Planner	$63,250	$53,001	510
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$63,090	$52,873	800
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$63,030	$52,825	–
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$62,940	$52,752	510
Motorcycle Mechanic	$62,890	$52,712	130
Electrician	$62,840	$52,672	3,330
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$62,810	$52,648	–
Occupational Safety Technician	$62,630	$52,503	50
Postal Service Clerk	$62,610	$52,487	500
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$62,450	$52,359	110
Mechanical Door Repairer	$62,390	$52,310	150
Welder	$62,360	$52,286	1,110
Construction Equipment Operator	$62,200	$52,158	1,330
RV Service Technician	$62,090	$52,069	40
Title Examiner	$62,090	$52,069	–
Paving Equipment Operator	$62,080	$52,061	260
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$62,040	$52,029	1,430
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$61,960	$51,965	370
Medical Equipment Repairer	$61,860	$51,885	150
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$61,720	$51,772	80
Production and Planning Clerk	$61,590	$51,668	1,600
Producer and Director	$61,560	$51,643	300
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$61,530	$51,619	500
Machinist	$61,500	$51,595	1,620
Archivist	$61,410	$51,523	50
Control and Valve Installer	$61,380	$51,499	220
Tax Preparer	$61,370	$51,491	420
Correctional Officer	$61,360	$51,483	680
Film and Video Editor	$61,250	$51,394	100
Carpenter	$61,200	$51,354	3,760
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$61,160	$51,322	40
IT Support Specialist	$60,660	$50,920	3,910
Insurance Claims Clerk	$60,650	$50,912	820
Dental Laboratory Technician	$60,610	$50,880	120
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$60,570	$50,848	260
Rolling Machine Operator	$60,570	$50,848	40
Graphic Designer	$60,490	$50,784	790
Separating Machine Operator	$60,340	$50,663	590
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$60,280	$50,615	6,960
Kindergarten Teacher	$60,240	$50,583	520
Athletic Trainer	$60,200	$50,551	210
Marriage and Family Therapist	$60,030	$50,414	70
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,990	$50,382	1,560
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$59,920	$50,326	220
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$59,880	$50,294	1,820
Roofer	$59,830	$50,253	270
Drilling Machine Operator	$59,800	$50,229	40
Sheet Metal Worker	$59,800	$50,229	760
CNC Machine Operator	$59,730	$50,173	1,770
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$59,660	$50,117	330
Dental Assistant	$59,530	$50,012	1,600
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$59,460	$49,956	180
Auto Mechanic	$59,020	$49,603	4,840
Gambling Services Supervisor	$59,000	$49,587	70
Glazier	$58,850	$49,466	150
Credit Counselor	$58,830	$49,450	170
Procurement Clerk	$58,830	$49,450	190
Other Artist and Related Worker	$58,640	$49,297	50
Credit Authorizer	$58,620	$49,281	110
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$58,610	$49,273	330
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$58,540	$49,217	350
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,300	$49,024	690
Other Sales and Related Worker	$58,290	$49,016	310
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$58,240	$48,976	560
Carpenter Helper	$58,090	$48,855	–
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$58,000	$48,783	90
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$57,980	$48,767	190
Other Material Moving Worker	$57,720	$48,558	–
Mortician and Funeral Director	$57,630	$48,486	80
Real Estate Sales Agent	$57,620	$48,478	240
Small Engine Mechanic	$57,610	$48,470	210
Stonemason	$57,600	$48,462	40
Other Health Technician	$57,580	$48,446	550
Eligibility Interviewer	$57,300	$48,221	240
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$57,290	$48,213	260
Other Social Service Specialist	$56,730	$47,763	1,520
Firefighter	$56,620	$47,674	2,700
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$56,510	$47,586	40
Interpreter and Translator	$56,370	$47,473	240
Audio and Video Technician	$56,180	$47,321	170
Motorboat Mechanic	$56,160	$47,305	180
Furniture Finisher	$56,050	$47,216	30
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$56,040	$47,208	520
Funeral Attendant	$55,850	$47,055	120
Biological Technician	$55,540	$46,806	240
Mechanical Drafter	$55,390	$46,686	–
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$55,310	$46,622	140
Housekeeping Supervisor	$55,200	$46,533	750
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$55,120	$46,469	410
Medical Appliance Technician	$54,980	$46,356	40
Advertising Sales Agent	$54,870	$46,268	290
Mental Health Counselor	$54,840	$46,244	3,690
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$54,830	$46,236	300
Quality Control Inspector	$54,800	$46,212	3,050
Extraction Worker Helper	$54,700	$46,131	30
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$54,460	$45,939	1,450
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$54,210	$45,738	300
Environmental Science Technician	$54,080	$45,633	80
Structural Metal Fabricator	$53,920	$45,505	100
Pipelayer	$53,870	$45,465	210
Tutor	$53,790	$45,400	700
Other Teacher	$53,680	$45,312	250
Home Appliance Repairer	$53,640	$45,280	200
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$53,120	$44,862	30
General Maintenance Worker	$52,830	$44,629	5,780
Auto Body Repairer	$52,790	$44,597	750
Dispatcher	$52,770	$44,581	710
Recreation Supervisor	$52,580	$44,428	750
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$52,450	$44,324	7,180
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$52,360	$44,251	30
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$52,250	$44,163	90
Auto Glass Installer	$52,000	$43,962	70
Dispensing Optician	$51,980	$43,946	440
Mixing Machine Operator	$51,920	$43,898	310
Legal Secretary	$51,830	$43,825	300
Retail Sales Supervisor	$51,650	$43,681	6,610
Forest and Conservation Technician	$51,630	$43,665	60
Parking Enforcement Worker	$51,580	$43,625	70
Logging Equipment Operator	$51,540	$43,592	170
Coach and Scout	$51,490	$43,552	870
Real Estate Broker	$51,490	$43,552	120
Other Financial Clerk	$51,480	$43,544	50
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$51,470	$43,536	160
Human Resources Assistant	$51,400	$43,480	470
Insulation Worker	$51,320	$43,416	230
Highway Maintenance Worker	$51,050	$43,199	1,230
School Bus Driver	$50,990	$43,150	2,040
Fence Erector	$50,850	$43,038	160
Billing and Posting Clerk	$50,710	$42,925	1,480
Personal Service Supervisor	$50,580	$42,821	670
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$50,360	$42,644	130
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$50,360	$42,644	70
Cutting Machine Operator	$50,290	$42,588	90
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$50,210	$42,524	580
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$50,200	$42,516	230
Construction Laborer	$49,980	$42,339	4,330
Tile and Stone Setter	$49,900	$42,275	40
Correspondence Clerk	$49,730	$42,138	120
Food Service Supervisor	$49,710	$42,122	3,840
Construction Painter	$49,670	$42,090	910
Packaging Machine Operator	$49,450	$41,913	620
Chemical Equipment Operator	$49,440	$41,905	350
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$49,360	$41,841	1,500
Education Professor	$49,250	$41,752	630
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$49,250	$41,752	60
Milling Machine Operator	$49,230	$41,736	50
Medical Records Specialist	$49,210	$41,720	930
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$49,190	$41,704	90
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$49,110	$41,640	300
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$49,030	$41,576	460
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$49,020	$41,568	2,930
General Office Clerk	$49,020	$41,568	12,740
Residential Advisor	$49,010	$41,560	420
Lathe Operator	$48,980	$41,535	150
Chemical Technician	$48,940	$41,503	220
Medical Equipment Preparer	$48,900	$41,471	380
Interviewer	$48,890	$41,463	1,390
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$48,850	$41,431	140
Animal Control Worker	$48,840	$41,423	60
Veterinary Technician	$48,780	$41,375	870
Vending Machine Repairer	$48,710	$41,318	80
Phlebotomist	$48,660	$41,278	630
Library Technician	$48,650	$41,270	280
Prepress Technician and Worker	$48,580	$41,214	120
Mason Helper	$48,540	$41,182	80
Order Clerk	$48,540	$41,182	390
News Reporter and Journalist	$48,450	$41,110	90
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$48,440	$41,102	70
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$48,410	$41,077	430
Medical Secretary	$48,410	$41,077	3,680
Printing Press Operator	$48,410	$41,077	680
Desktop Publisher	$48,300	$40,989	30
New Accounts Clerk	$48,170	$40,885	410
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$48,110	$40,836	600
Administrative Assistant	$48,080	$40,812	9,050
Medical Assistant	$48,020	$40,764	3,000
Pest Control Worker	$48,000	$40,748	260
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$47,960	$40,716	4,090
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$47,920	$40,684	40
Nursing Assistant	$47,870	$40,644	7,810
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$47,830	$40,611	790
Other Counselor	$47,770	$40,563	100
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$47,740	$40,539	530
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$47,730	$40,531	410
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$47,710	$40,515	130
Other Production Worker	$47,620	$40,443	1,600
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$47,610	$40,435	1,080
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$47,510	$40,354	120
Welding Machine Operator	$47,500	$40,346	290
Pharmacy Technician	$47,360	$40,234	1,970
Floor Sander and Finisher	$47,310	$40,194	–
Customer Service Representative	$47,300	$40,186	12,750
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$47,260	$40,153	–
Counter and Rental Clerk	$47,250	$40,145	1,590
Travel Agent	$47,190	$40,097	130
Other Media Equipment Worker	$47,040	$39,977	100
Social and Human Service Assistant	$46,950	$39,904	1,860
Miscellaneous Assembler	$46,940	$39,896	6,130
Skincare Specialist	$46,890	$39,856	430
Emergency Medical Technician	$46,790	$39,776	1,010
Court and Municipal Clerk	$46,590	$39,615	550
Grinding Machine Operator	$46,580	$39,607	600
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$46,580	$39,607	200
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$46,580	$39,607	340
Log Grader and Scaler	$46,530	$39,567	30
Woodworking Machine Operator	$46,450	$39,503	440
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$46,380	$39,446	60
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$46,380	$39,446	40
Parts Salesperson	$46,370	$39,438	1,500
Plating Machine Operator	$46,300	$39,382	60
Light Truck Driver	$46,260	$39,350	4,670
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$46,090	$39,213	130
Plumber Helper	$46,030	$39,165	70
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$46,000	$39,141	70
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$45,980	$39,125	440
Tailor and Dressmaker	$45,970	$39,117	60
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$45,930	$39,085	80
Camera Operator	$45,880	$39,045	–
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$45,760	$38,948	560
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$45,710	$38,908	600
Other Textile Worker	$45,650	$38,860	320
Aircraft Service Attendant	$45,610	$38,828	60
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$45,460	$38,707	450
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$45,450	$38,699	110
Other Food Processing Worker	$45,410	$38,667	80
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$45,370	$38,635	1,720
Security Guard	$45,200	$38,498	2,450
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$44,890	$38,249	6,050
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$44,830	$38,201	380
Photographer	$44,780	$38,161	220
Psychiatric Technician	$44,660	$38,064	260
Teller	$44,460	$37,904	1,550
Bill and Account Collector	$44,450	$37,896	1,120
File Clerk	$44,390	$37,847	300
Switchboard Operator	$44,210	$37,703	100
Jeweler	$43,520	$37,148	170
Data Entry Keyer	$43,440	$37,084	790
Other Information and Record Clerk	$43,260	$36,939	430
Floral Designer	$43,230	$36,915	220
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$43,210	$36,899	40
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$42,820	$36,586	130
Production Helper	$42,740	$36,522	690
Rehabilitation Counselor	$42,600	$36,409	430
Agricultural Technician	$42,520	$36,345	30
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$42,110	$36,015	8,340
Dietetic Technician	$41,830	$35,790	230
Sewing Machine Operator	$41,740	$35,718	190
Tour and Travel Guide	$41,600	$35,606	260
Driver/Sales Worker	$41,520	$35,541	1,990
Taxi Driver	$41,510	$35,533	80
Mail Clerk	$41,060	$35,172	280
Bailiff	$41,010	$35,132	60
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$40,920	$35,059	150
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$40,880	$35,027	690
Orderly	$40,850	$35,003	140
Shoe and Leather Worker	$40,800	$34,963	30
Courier and Messenger	$40,630	$34,826	190
Physical Therapist Aide	$40,460	$34,690	130
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$40,440	$34,674	110
Restaurant Cook	$40,200	$34,481	7,190
Automotive Service Attendant	$40,030	$34,344	200
Model	$39,890	$34,232	–
Environmental Engineering Technician	$39,880	$34,224	–
Other Office Support Worker	$39,690	$34,071	230
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$39,520	$33,934	130
Baker	$39,500	$33,918	880
Preschool Teacher	$39,350	$33,798	2,220
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$39,270	$33,733	40
Janitor	$39,150	$33,637	9,420
Concierge	$38,950	$33,476	120
Home Health Aide	$38,760	$33,324	9,440
Fast Food Cook	$38,590	$33,187	1,330
Garment Presser	$38,540	$33,147	100
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$38,510	$33,123	60
Teaching Assistant	$38,440	$33,067	7,880
Waiter and Waitress	$38,430	$33,059	10,030
Other Food Service Worker	$38,210	$32,882	370
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$38,160	$32,842	5,320
Animal Trainer	$38,030	$32,737	140
Tire Repairer and Changer	$37,850	$32,592	340
School Bus Monitor	$37,620	$32,408	120
Food Batchmaker	$37,470	$32,287	190
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$37,420	$32,247	1,030
Library Assistant	$37,400	$32,231	990
Pharmacy Aide	$37,350	$32,191	50
Hotel Desk Clerk	$37,300	$32,151	850
Other Entertainer and Performer	$37,149	$32,029	–
Childcare Worker	$37,080	$31,974	2,820
Recreation Worker	$37,040	$31,942	2,030
Maid and Housekeeper	$36,920	$31,845	3,170
Veterinary Assistant	$36,910	$31,837	770
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$36,860	$31,797	890
Gambling Cage Worker	$36,820	$31,765	40
Food Preparation Worker	$36,780	$31,733	3,420
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,780	$31,733	14,400
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$36,710	$31,676	1,770
Retail Salesperson	$36,200	$31,267	23,880
Parking Attendant	$36,010	$31,114	320
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$35,920	$31,042	220
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$35,730	$30,889	30
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$35,100	$30,383	490
Substitute Teacher	$34,990	$30,294	1,070
Dishwasher	$34,960	$30,270	2,370
Animal Caretaker	$34,790	$30,134	1,810
Electrician Helper	$34,670	$30,037	130
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$34,650	$30,021	1,950
Locker Room Attendant	$34,330	$29,764	–
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$34,090	$29,571	1,220
Usher and Ticket Taker	$33,970	$29,475	190
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$33,920	$29,435	2,130
Cashier	$33,840	$29,370	17,250
Office Machine Operator	$32,590	$28,366	230
Short Order Cook	$32,330	$28,157	2,320
Gambling Dealer	$32,100	$27,972	460
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$32,100	$27,972	280
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$31,770	$27,707	150
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$31,590	$27,563	14,540
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$31,210	$27,257	1,220
Hand Packer and Packager	$30,700	$26,847	3,300
Telemarketer	$30,530	$26,711	530
Other Personal Care Worker	$30,010	$26,293	330
Other Transportation Worker	$29,590	$25,956	50
Bartender	$28,800	$25,321	3,840
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$27,600	$24,339	50
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$26,810	$23,688	480
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$26,290	$23,260	1,510

Best take-home first. Jobs with no New Hampshire median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in New Hampshire

What is the highest-paying job in New Hampshire?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 3 jobs in New Hampshire, such as cardiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $555,670, or $375,354 after tax.

What is the most common job in New Hampshire?

Retail Salesperson: about 23,880 people in New Hampshire, with a median of $36,200.

How much do you take home on the median New Hampshire salary?

The median pay for all jobs in New Hampshire is $55,880 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $47,080 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Which job pays more in New Hampshire than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in New Hampshire, other physician pays furthest above its US median: $361,300 here, 36% more than the national $265,930.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in New Hampshire. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.