Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in New Hampshire
631 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in New Hampshire belongs to Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, at $555,670 per year. The lowest published median is $26,290.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $555,670 | 80 | |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | $534,870 | 220 | |
| 3 | Dermatologists | $516,230 | 50 | |
| 4 | Radiologists | $506,010 | 210 | |
| 5 | Anesthesiologists | $481,640 | 330 | |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $404,330 | 50 | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $361,300 | 1,000 | |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $348,140 | 140 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $275,980 | 490 | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $273,410 | 210 | |
| 11 | Family Medicine Physicians | $268,650 | 350 | |
| 12 | Podiatrists | $250,070 | 70 | |
| 13 | Psychiatrists | $246,140 | 90 | |
| 14 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — | |
| 15 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 190 | |
| 16 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 310 | |
| 17 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $229,210 | 450 | |
| 18 | Physicists | $214,030 | 30 | |
| 19 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $201,610 | 80 | |
| 20 | Dentists, General | $177,480 | 500 | |
| 21 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $176,540 | 3,810 | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,240 | 2,160 | |
| 23 | Chief Executives | $168,590 | — | |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $162,900 | 540 | |
| 25 | Financial Risk Specialists | $158,320 | 300 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,290 | 1,510 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $26,810 | 480 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $27,600 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $28,800 | 3,840 |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | $29,590 | 50 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $30,010 | 330 |
| Telemarketers | $30,530 | 530 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $30,700 | 3,300 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,210 | 1,220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,590 | 14,540 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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