SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — New Hampshire
New Hampshire · 1 metro areas compared
In New Hampshire the median wage is $83,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Hampshire the median wage is $83,070. That is 16.2% lower than the national median of $99,080. Pay ranges from under $47,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $350,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,250 to $142,010.
The area has 580 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.61 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New Hampshire ranks number 35th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Manchester records the highest median at $82,270. Of the 631 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 154th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,680 | −51.9% |
| 25th | $63,250 | −36.2% |
| Median (50th) | $83,070 | −16.2% |
| 75th | $142,010 | +43.3% |
| 90th | $350,260 | +253.5% |
| Mean | $123,790 | +24.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $82,270 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $83,070 buys what $79,722 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,722US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,070 a year, 16.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,680 to $350,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $82,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $83,070, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $99,080, so pay in New Hampshire is 16.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Hampshire earns more than $350,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Manchester, at $82,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in New Hampshire. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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