SOC 11-3061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Purchasing Managers — Northern New Hampshire
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Northern New Hampshire, NH the median wage is $131,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northern New Hampshire, NH the median wage is $131,900. That is 10.9% lower than the national median of $148,080. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $107,530 and $172,980. The lowest tenth earn under $100,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $194,550.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.77 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $165,870. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 20th of 310 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,040 | −32.4% |
| 25th | $107,530 | −27.4% |
| Median (50th) | $131,900 | −10.9% |
| 75th | $172,980 | +16.8% |
| 90th | $194,550 | +31.4% |
| Mean | $141,420 | −4.5% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $165,870 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $131,900 buys what $126,583 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$126,583US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,900 a year, 10.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $100,040 to $194,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $165,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Purchasing Managers in Northern New Hampshire, NH?
The median annual wage is $131,900, or $63.41 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 $148,080, so pay in Northern New Hampshire, NH is 10.9% 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 $194,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $100,040 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 $165,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 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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