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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $143K | $68.73/hr |
| 32 | Sales Managers | Management | $142K | $68.22/hr |
| 33 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $141K | $67.96/hr |
| 34 | Database Architects | Technology | $140K | $67.31/hr |
| 35 | Software Developers | Technology | $140K | $67.17/hr |
| 36 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $138K | $66.13/hr |
| 37 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $137K | $65.84/hr |
| 38 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $136K | $65.46/hr |
| 39 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $136K | $65.25/hr |
| 40 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $135K | $64.9/hr |
Affordability snapshot: New Hampshire
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average+5.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,528/mo
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