Median DOL Salary
$86,065
Total DOL Filings
1,458
Companies Hiring
331
Cost of Living Index
109.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Portsmouth, NH$86,065
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Portsmouth, NH is 41.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Portsmouth
Highest-Paying Occupations in Portsmouth
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $167,000 | +18% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,000 | -37.9% | 10 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $100,000 | +15.8% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $91,131 | -9.4% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $87,003 | -32% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $85,000 | -6.8% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $78,000 | -24.9% | 20 |
| Chemists | $76,000 | -7.1% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $72,800 | -38.6% | 7 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $70,000 | -0.8% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $65,000 | -3.8% | 10 |
| Biological Technicians | $55,350 | +6.5% | 7 |
| Survey Researchers | $30,000 | N/A | 7 |
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 Portsmouth, NH
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Portsmouth, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $167,000 | $151,956 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,000 | $100,091 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $100,000 | $90,992 |
| Industrial Engineers | $91,131 | $82,921 |
| Statisticians | $87,003 | $79,165 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Portsmouth, NH stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Portsmouth, 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.