SOC 11-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chief Executives — Northern New Hampshire
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
At $156,980, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Chief Executives, 26.6% beneath the national figure of $213,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $156,980, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Chief Executives, 26.6% beneath the national figure of $213,990. Pay ranges from under $76,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $397,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $131,190 to $250,020.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Manchester records the highest median at $196,990. Of the 310 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 9th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,910 | −64.1% |
| 25th | $131,190 | −38.7% |
| Median (50th) | $156,980 | −26.6% |
| 75th | $250,020 | +16.8% |
| 90th | $397,850 | +85.9% |
| Mean | $238,770 | +11.6% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $196,990 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $156,980 buys what $150,653 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$156,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$150,653US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $156,980 a year, 26.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,910 to $397,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $196,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chief Executives in Northern New Hampshire, NH?
The median annual wage is $156,980, or $75.47 per hour, 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 $213,990, so pay in Northern New Hampshire, NH is 26.6% 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 Northern New Hampshire, NH earns more than $397,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,910 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 $196,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Northern New Hampshire, NH. 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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