Cost of living

Cost of living in New Hampshire: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in New Hampshire is about $1,424/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 299 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$15,548/mo9%
Nurse Anesthetist$14,095/mo10%
Dentist$11,620/mo12%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$11,202/mo13%
IT Manager$10,642/mo13%
Marketing Manager$9,794/mo15%
Sales Manager$9,425/mo15%
Computer Hardware Engineer$9,394/mo15%
Pharmacist$9,166/mo16%
Financial Manager$9,125/mo16%
Purchasing Manager$9,119/mo16%
Natural Sciences Manager$8,882/mo16%
Actuary$8,876/mo16%
Information Security Analyst$8,778/mo16%
Industrial Production Manager$8,771/mo16%
Human Resources Manager$8,758/mo16%
Public Relations Manager$8,681/mo16%
Electrical Engineer$8,657/mo16%
Network Architect$8,644/mo16%
Physician Assistant$8,644/mo16%
Optometrist$8,432/mo17%
Chief Executive$8,386/mo17%
Software Developer$8,376/mo17%
Nurse Practitioner$8,352/mo17%
Veterinarian$8,320/mo17%
Healthcare Manager$7,955/mo18%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$7,894/mo18%
Lawyer$7,796/mo18%
Administrative Services Manager$7,307/mo19%
Systems Analyst$6,880/mo21%
Construction Manager$6,819/mo21%
Facilities Manager$6,795/mo21%
Operations Manager$6,759/mo21%
Database Administrator$6,733/mo21%
Management Consultant$6,685/mo21%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$6,670/mo21%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,628/mo21%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$6,503/mo22%
Mechanical Engineer$6,499/mo22%
Industrial Engineer$6,486/mo22%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$6,404/mo22%
Physical Therapist$6,289/mo23%
Network Administrator$6,283/mo23%
Medical Scientist$6,281/mo23%
Computer Programmer$6,262/mo23%
Financial Examiner$6,153/mo23%
Police and Detective$6,137/mo23%
Dental Hygienist$6,059/mo24%
Data Scientist$6,024/mo24%
Web Developer$5,929/mo24%
Insurance Underwriter$5,836/mo24%
Project Management Specialist$5,806/mo25%
Sonographer$5,701/mo25%
Occupational Therapist$5,689/mo25%
Financial Analyst$5,671/mo25%
Registered Nurse$5,630/mo25%
Civil Engineer$5,619/mo25%
Compliance Officer$5,543/mo26%
Operations Research Analyst$5,532/mo26%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,493/mo26%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$5,448/mo26%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$5,446/mo26%
Speech Pathologist$5,436/mo26%
Financial Advisor$5,394/mo26%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$5,390/mo26%
Respiratory Therapist$5,386/mo26%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$5,255/mo27%
Logistician$5,239/mo27%
Architect$5,186/mo27%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$5,179/mo27%
Credit Analyst$5,162/mo28%
Accountant$5,126/mo28%
Radiologic Technologist$5,124/mo28%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,091/mo28%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$5,085/mo28%
Claims Adjuster$5,058/mo28%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,985/mo29%
Loan Officer$4,970/mo29%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,950/mo29%
Cost Estimator$4,892/mo29%
Chemist$4,891/mo29%
Production and Operating Worker$4,889/mo29%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,882/mo29%
Chiropractor$4,874/mo29%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$4,874/mo29%
Labor Relations Specialist$4,858/mo29%
Construction Supervisor$4,851/mo29%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,839/mo29%
Dietitian$4,789/mo30%
Security Worker$4,750/mo30%
Massage Therapist$4,742/mo30%
Sales Representative$4,728/mo30%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$4,681/mo30%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$4,664/mo31%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,590/mo31%
Food Service Manager$4,510/mo32%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,492/mo32%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,458/mo32%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,457/mo32%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,421/mo32%
Training and Development Specialist$4,367/mo33%
Fundraiser$4,364/mo33%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,347/mo33%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,297/mo33%
Instructional Coordinator$4,288/mo33%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,284/mo33%
HR Specialist$4,276/mo33%
Surgical Technologist$4,276/mo33%
Property Manager$4,261/mo33%
Public Relations Specialist$4,255/mo33%
High School Teacher$4,235/mo34%
Producers and Director$4,219/mo34%
Construction and Building Inspector$4,196/mo34%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,193/mo34%
Clergy$4,161/mo34%
Police Officer$4,144/mo34%
Elementary School Teacher$4,131/mo34%
Librarian$4,110/mo35%
Market Research Analyst$4,095/mo35%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,079/mo35%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,064/mo35%
Equipment Operator$4,056/mo35%
IT Support Specialist$4,040/mo35%
Diesel Mechanic$4,034/mo35%
Special Ed Teacher$4,011/mo36%
Plumber$4,007/mo36%
Graphic Designer$3,987/mo36%
Electrician$3,983/mo36%
Editor$3,977/mo36%
HVAC Technician$3,977/mo36%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,971/mo36%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,968/mo36%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$3,954/mo36%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,930/mo36%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,926/mo36%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,925/mo36%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,853/mo37%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,845/mo37%
Postal Service Clerk$3,836/mo37%
Carpenter$3,829/mo37%
Insurance Agent$3,827/mo37%
Paramedic$3,827/mo37%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$3,806/mo37%
Interior Designer$3,793/mo38%
Social Worker$3,774/mo38%
School Counselor$3,769/mo38%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,737/mo38%
Real Estate Agent$3,713/mo38%
Truck Driver$3,693/mo39%
Tax Preparer$3,683/mo39%
Machinist$3,667/mo39%
Dental Assistant$3,663/mo39%
Chef$3,643/mo39%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,641/mo39%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,617/mo39%
Welder$3,583/mo40%
Medical Equipment Repairer$3,575/mo40%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,541/mo40%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,535/mo40%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,531/mo40%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,466/mo41%
Audio and Video Technician$3,444/mo41%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,440/mo41%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,422/mo42%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,407/mo42%
Correctional Officer$3,403/mo42%
Firefighter$3,346/mo43%
Tutor$3,341/mo43%
Biological Technician$3,331/mo43%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,327/mo43%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,307/mo43%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$3,253/mo44%
Auto Mechanic$3,250/mo44%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,250/mo44%
Retail Supervisor$3,247/mo44%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,243/mo44%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,235/mo44%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,221/mo44%
Photographer$3,211/mo44%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,210/mo44%
Pest Control Worker$3,199/mo45%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,192/mo45%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,186/mo45%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,184/mo45%
Order Clerk$3,184/mo45%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,181/mo45%
Journalist$3,179/mo45%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,177/mo45%
Psychologist$3,171/mo45%
Roofer$3,128/mo46%
Bookkeeper$3,125/mo46%
Medical Records Specialist$3,117/mo46%
Bus Drivers, School$3,112/mo46%
Opticians, Dispensing$3,110/mo46%
Fitness Trainer$3,099/mo46%
Maintenance Worker$3,099/mo46%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,099/mo46%
Printing Press Operator$3,091/mo46%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,088/mo46%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,081/mo46%
Rehabilitation Counselor$3,060/mo47%
Painter$3,053/mo47%
Psychiatric Technician$3,053/mo47%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,047/mo47%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,047/mo47%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,045/mo47%
Food Service Supervisor$3,011/mo47%
Medical Assistant$3,006/mo47%
Office Clerk$3,006/mo47%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,987/mo48%
Library Technician$2,983/mo48%
Phlebotomist$2,961/mo48%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,954/mo48%
Construction Laborer$2,939/mo48%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,938/mo48%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,935/mo49%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,933/mo49%
Admin Assistant$2,930/mo49%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,925/mo49%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,872/mo50%
Sports Coach$2,858/mo50%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,857/mo50%
Nursing Assistant$2,856/mo50%
Customer Service Rep$2,852/mo50%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,839/mo50%
Delivery Driver$2,835/mo50%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,796/mo51%
Bill and Account Collector$2,783/mo51%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,779/mo51%
Personal Service Worker$2,768/mo51%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,731/mo52%
Skincare Specialist$2,706/mo53%
Residential Advisor$2,704/mo53%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,698/mo53%
Landscaper$2,677/mo53%
Security Guard$2,657/mo54%
EMT$2,649/mo54%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,643/mo54%
Parts Salesperson$2,608/mo55%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,602/mo55%
File Clerk$2,593/mo55%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,590/mo55%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,573/mo55%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,571/mo55%
Pharmacy Technician$2,545/mo56%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,535/mo56%
Warehouse Worker$2,502/mo57%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,495/mo57%
Data Entry Keyer$2,491/mo57%
Restaurant Cook$2,465/mo58%
Preschool Teacher$2,447/mo58%
Teller$2,445/mo58%
Janitor$2,441/mo58%
Couriers and Messenger$2,398/mo59%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,397/mo59%
Teaching Assistant$2,393/mo60%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,391/mo60%
Receptionist$2,384/mo60%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,370/mo60%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,360/mo60%
Food Batchmaker$2,356/mo60%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,325/mo61%
Baker$2,322/mo61%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,300/mo62%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,276/mo63%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,265/mo63%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,265/mo63%
Cooks, Fast Food$2,259/mo63%
Retail Salesperson$2,259/mo63%
Server$2,257/mo63%
Hairdresser$2,248/mo63%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,242/mo64%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,241/mo64%
Food Preparation Worker$2,237/mo64%
Home Health Aide$2,237/mo64%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,209/mo64%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,191/mo65%
Recreation Worker$2,167/mo66%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,160/mo66%
Telemarketer$2,159/mo66%
Childcare Worker$2,112/mo67%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,088/mo68%
School Bus Monitor$2,083/mo68%
Parking Attendant$2,081/mo68%
Animal Caretaker$2,054/mo69%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,034/mo70%
Cooks, Short Order$2,010/mo71%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,009/mo71%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$1,999/mo71%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,986/mo72%
Cashier$1,968/mo72%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$1,924/mo74%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,921/mo74%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,893/mo75%
Dishwasher$1,862/mo76%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,842/mo77%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,802/mo79%
Bartender$1,795/mo79%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,468/mo97%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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