Median DOL Salary
$78,404
Total DOL Filings
242
Companies Hiring
21
Cost of Living Index
109.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Durham, NH$78,404
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Durham, NH is 28.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Durham
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | 241 | $74,128 | Other | |
| University System of New Hampshire | 5 | $70,230 | Other | |
| GOSS INTERNATIONAL AMERICAS, LLC | 4 | $65,905 | Other | |
| MYTECSOFT INC. | 2 | $57,117 | Other | |
| Oyster River Cooperative School District (SAU 5) | 2 | $49,191 | Other | |
| Fidelity Technology Group | 1 | $100,942 | Other | |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | 1 | $79,000 | Other | |
| THINK TREE TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 1 | $114,587 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 1 | $132,600 | Other | |
| KEFALLONIA, INC. | 1 | $42,000 | Other | |
| A.I.S., Inc. | 1 | $84,302 | Other | |
| Learfield Communications, LLC | 1 | $124,185 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 1 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Torrington Properties, Inc. | 1 | $37,752 | Other | |
| REGROW AGRICULTURE, INC | 1 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Duck Creek Technologies LLC | 1 | $101,500 | Other | |
| ARWANO INC | 1 | $65,520 | Other | |
| Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation | 1 | $238,050 | Other | |
| GEOSPATIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE | 1 | N/A | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Durham
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,000 | +26.7% | 14 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,810 | -35.5% | 11 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -18.5% | 7 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,740 | -1.3% | 5 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,850 | -11.8% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,195 | -20.5% | 6 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $55,290 | -29.2% | 10 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $55,000 | -14.2% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $52,500 | -36.3% | 10 |
| Physicists | $50,750 | -71.7% | 8 |
| Chemists | $47,480 | -41.9% | 6 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $46,590 | -45.2% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - New Hampshire
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for New Hampshire.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $238,370 | 410 |
| Psychiatrists | $211,370 | 110 |
| Podiatrists | $211,000 | N/A |
| Physicists | $179,440 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $177,160 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,630 | 1,910 |
| Dentists, General | $162,040 | 460 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $154,840 | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $153,020 | 1,590 |
| Purchasing Managers | $153,000 | 510 |
Salary Trend in Durham, NH
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Durham, NH has a cost of living index of 109.9, which is 9.9% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $90,992 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,000 | $117,379 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,810 | $90,819 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | $77,343 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,740 | $77,106 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,850 | $69,017 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Durham, NH stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Durham, NH
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.