SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Northern New Hampshire
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northern New Hampshire, NH comes to $52,460 a year, ahead of the national median of $44,080 by 19.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northern New Hampshire, NH comes to $52,460 a year, ahead of the national median of $44,080 by 19.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,190 and $63,070. The lowest tenth earn under $34,900, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,490.
Employment stands at 670, or 7.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 191st of 310 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,900 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $42,190 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $52,460 | +19.0% |
| 75th | $63,070 | +43.1% |
| 90th | $72,490 | +64.5% |
| Mean | $53,310 | +20.9% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $49,260 | 990 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $52,460 buys what $50,345 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,345US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,460 a year, 19.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,900 to $72,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $49,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Northern New Hampshire, NH?
The median annual wage is $52,460, or $25.22 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 $44,080, so pay in Northern New Hampshire, NH is 19.0% higher. 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 $72,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,900 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 $49,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 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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