SOC 19-3039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychologists, All Other — New Hampshire
New Hampshire · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in New Hampshire comes to $120,790 a year, ahead of the national median of $110,840 by 9.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Hampshire comes to $120,790 a year, ahead of the national median of $110,840 by 9.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $89,970 and $137,220. The lowest tenth earn under $66,860, while the highest tenth earn more than $146,240.
Among the 42 states with published data for this occupation, New Hampshire ranks 29th by median wage. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 64th of 631 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,860 | −39.7% |
| 25th | $89,970 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $120,790 | +9.0% |
| 75th | $137,220 | +23.8% |
| 90th | $146,240 | +31.9% |
| Mean | $114,050 | +2.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $122,110 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $120,790 buys what $115,921 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$120,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,921US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $120,790 a year, 9.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,860 to $146,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 29th of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $122,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychologists, All Other in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $120,790, or $58.07 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 $110,840, so pay in New Hampshire is 9.0% 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 New Hampshire earns more than $146,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,860 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 $122,110 per year.
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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