Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 325 detailed occupations covering about 83,370 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 3.3% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $171,200 | +2.9% | 80 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,970 | -4.5% | 110 |
| Managers, All Other | $157,100 | +17.6% | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $139,870 | +2.8% | 180 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,940 | +0.7% | 130 |
| Optometrists | $129,720 | -1.6% | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $129,010 | +48.5% | 80 |
| Marketing Managers | $128,110 | -28.6% | 80 |
| Veterinarians | $126,060 | +5.8% | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $125,710 | -25.8% | 230 |
| Sales Managers | $124,040 | -8.2% | 190 |
| Financial Managers | $118,540 | +5.8% | 470 |
| Human Resources Managers | $118,460 | -13.1% | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,440 | -7% | 240 |
| Software Developers | $117,020 | -29.8% | 280 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $115,920 | -0.9% | 100 |
| Fundraising Managers | $111,310 | -6.6% | 40 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,380 | +4.5% | 70 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $106,910 | +25.2% | 120 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,200 | -0.7% | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,160 | -4.1% | 270 |
| Construction Managers | $103,360 | -1.5% | 150 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $102,710 | -3.5% | 70 |
| Lawyers | $101,620 | -30.3% | 510 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $100,790 | -1.8% | 50 |