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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $128K | $61.6/hr |
| 52 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $127K | N/A |
| 53 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $126K | $60.36/hr |
| 54 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $125K | N/A |
| 55 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $125K | $60.3/hr |
| 56 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $125K | $60.28/hr |
| 57 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $125K | $59.94/hr |
| 58 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $124K | N/A |
| 59 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $124K | $59.62/hr |
| 60 | Lawyers | Legal | $121K | $58.08/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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