Top Paying Jobs in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 96,870 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($555,670), Surgeons, All Other ($534,870), Dermatologists ($516,230). The cost of living index is 105.66 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,528/month.
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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$160K
Avg. median salary
105.66
Cost of living index
$1,528
Median 2BR rent
1,409,189
Population
Highest paying careers in New Hampshire
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $269K | $129.16/hr |
| 12 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $250K | $120.23/hr |
| 13 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $246K | $118.34/hr |
| 14 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $229K | $110.2/hr |
| 15 | Physicists | Science | $214K | $102.9/hr |
| 16 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $202K | N/A |
| 17 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $177K | $85.33/hr |
| 18 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $177K | $84.88/hr |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $172K | $82.81/hr |
| 20 | Chief Executives | Management | $169K | $81.05/hr |
Affordability snapshot: New Hampshire
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Cost of living vs. national average+5.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,528/mo
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