SOC 11-3121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Managers — Southwestern New Hampshire
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Southwestern New Hampshire, NH the median wage is $123,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southwestern New Hampshire, NH the median wage is $123,930. That is 17.0% lower than the national median of $149,280. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $89,070 and $169,660. The lowest tenth earn under $77,440, while the highest tenth earn more than $206,170.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $142,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 224 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,440 | −48.1% |
| 25th | $89,070 | −40.3% |
| Median (50th) | $123,930 | −17.0% |
| 75th | $169,660 | +13.7% |
| 90th | $206,170 | +38.1% |
| Mean | $131,140 | −12.2% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $142,600 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwestern New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $123,930 buys what $118,935 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$123,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$118,935US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $123,930 a year, 17.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,440 to $206,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $142,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Managers in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH?
The median annual wage is $123,930, or $59.58 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 $149,280, so pay in Southwestern New Hampshire, NH is 17.0% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire, NH earns more than $206,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,440 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 $142,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Southwestern 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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