SOC 15-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Occupations, All Other — New Hampshire
New Hampshire · 1 metro areas compared
In New Hampshire the median wage is $91,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Hampshire the median wage is $91,720. That is 21.3% lower than the national median of $116,580. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $68,080 and $132,970. The lowest tenth earn under $52,380, while the highest tenth earn more than $165,300.
Employment stands at 970, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, New Hampshire ranks 43rd by median wage. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $92,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 127th of 631 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,380 | −55.1% |
| 25th | $68,080 | −41.6% |
| Median (50th) | $91,720 | −21.3% |
| 75th | $132,970 | +14.1% |
| 90th | $165,300 | +41.8% |
| Mean | $101,670 | −12.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $92,410 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $91,720 buys what $88,023 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,023US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,720 a year, 21.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,380 to $165,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 970 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $92,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $91,720, or $44.10 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 $116,580, so pay in New Hampshire is 21.3% 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 $165,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,380 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 $92,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 970 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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